SIU does the right thing, what a novel idea for for Edgar County! While researching for another article, we came across some questionable donations made from Southern Illinois University (SIU) to a Political Action Committee (PAC). I decided to submit a Freedom of Information Act Request...
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Brad Halbrook was selected, by unanimous vote,  to fill the remainder of the open seat in the Illinois 109th State Representative District tonight, contrary to efforts by the now disgraced and retired triple dipper Roger Eddy to appoint anyone but him. Edgar County GOP Meeting last...
The now infamous Sheriff of Perry County Illinois, Sheriff Keith Kellerman (of the "Caseyville Handshake" fame), has issued a press release announcing the Perry County Task Force’ intention to sell forfeited guns though an auction with Langham Auctioneers. The problem here is that it is illegal...
Below is the video from the 3-14-2012 Edgar County Board meeting. We may comment as time permits, but for now you can watch it. Â ...
EDGAR CO. - David Wright of Kansas is the Deputy Assessor in the County Assessors office. He was also the elected multi-township assessor for Kansas, Grandview and Buck Townships. After over a year of investigating and fact-finding it became clear everyone's expressed concerns that holding both offices was...
Don’t Shoot the Messenger!  Why is it that people get so wrapped up into their own version of reality that they will attempt to alienate anyone who exposes truth? When this project first started, it was made completely clear to anyone who asked, that the ultimate...
DID YOU KNOW? While investigating other county related matters a search pulled up a Federal Civil lawsuit that had Dee Burgin's name in it. Turns out it has not only Mr. Burgin's name on it but the names of several other people named to include County of Edgar, all...
Information from Springfield has reported to the Edgar County Watchdogs that Roger Eddy has submitted his resignation effective at midnight tonight. Mr. Eddy will be leaving his State Representative position to take on a new job with the Illinois Association of School Boards. Mr. Eddy's open seat...
"Citizens for Brad Halbrook" has released a 30 second commercial, "Corruption Into My Crosshairs", and a Press Release. He is running for Illinois State Representative, 110th District. ...
“Per Diem” explanation. After a short phone call from a conference attendee that stated they were authorized a per diem rate for every day they were in Chicago, I decided to look into this issue a little further. It was not my intention to berate anyone...
