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May 13, 2026

“Corruption” – Kent Lundgren

…campaign money to introduce a bill that makes it easier for the bad guys? Or a reporter who blows off a story? Or a prosecuter’s secretary who misses a critical…

In the beginning there was water!

…according to the minutes we have obtained. Those present were Phil Adams, Hazel Givens, A.W. Spillman, Tom Jones, Ray Stone, Bill Lowery, Charlie Moore, Attorney Randolph Rich and Engineer Dale…

Property Taxes and Assessors

…requesting that certain properties be immediately listed, assessed by the board of review, and a tax bill sent that included the current year and the past three years – as…

Brown votes NO on Double-Dipper Reform Bill

…Illinois Senate Friday, May 25, 2012. House Bill 5078 clarifies that officials cannot get credit toward a pension for both jobs. It passed on a vote of 31-18 Friday. “Anyone…

VIDEO: Edgar County Board Meeting, May 9, 2012

…claims against the county: Jeff Voight verified that when the Sheriff budget is approved, the Sheriff can spend the money as he sees fit. Carl Farnham questioned the attorney bill

TORT Fund or SLUSH Fund

…It is important to note that this tax (on your property tax bill) is excluded from various limitations otherwise applicable to tax levies. More details are available at: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=074500100HArt%2E+IX&ActID=2062&ChapterID=58&SeqStart=9200000&SeqEnd=10000000 (See…