Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy! Oh, the web we weave when no one is paying attention. During the last Airport Meeting, which the paper did such a fine job covering, they failed to mention some issues raised that led to that great famous phrase we hear so often...
The ongoing saga surrounding the actions of Chris Patrick and the meaning of Conflict of Interest My sources at the state level have confirmed that numerous issues are being addressed and as soon as our FOIA request is fulfilled we will provide those documents and share...
With his day of judgment swiftly approaching, former Edgar County State's Attorney Michael McFatridge's petition to the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari was DENIED on January 22, 2013. The writ of certiorari in this instance was asking for the United States Supreme Court...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - After several concerned citizens asked about our local school districts and their notices of hearing on tax levy, we decided to check into the situation. We referenced this issue in this article. Here is what the Truth In Taxation says about publication of...
CLARK CO. (ECWd) - **A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF JERRY PARSLEY** I have received multiple private messages inquiring about my stance on the recent firestorm of gun control issues coming from Washington D.C. and Springfield IL. In addition I have spoken with many people asking my position regarding this...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Statement from Edgar County Sheriff Ed Motley's official facebook page: I, Edward B. Motley having been elected to the office of County Sheriff in the County of Edgar aforesaid, DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, that I will support the Constitution of the United States and...
Oh How the Plot Thickens in Edgar County, and the ongoing issue of a reported Conflict of Interest concern from the State to Chris Patrick. I have covered it at length with updates as often as they come in but I think what we have now...
In commenting on a Federal penal statute in which a contract was declared unenforceable the following text was expressed by the US Supreme Court, emphasis added! "The statute is thus directed not only to dishonor, but also at conduct that tempts dishonor. This broad proscription embodies...
Had I found this information yesterday I would have definitely included it in the coverage of the states advised potential Conflict of Interest for Chris Patrick found here, here and here. As referenced in Attorney General Opinion S-518, The Illinois Supreme Court makes it VERY CLEAR! ...
As I reported here, Chris Patrick was sitting in a position with a potential conflict of interest even though he insisted that was not the case since he was somehow taught to read and comprehend differently than the rest of the world. I covered the...
