This is the resolution of the complaint filed, after the Attorney General's office completed their investigation on the illegal secret ballot at the 911 meeting in Dec 2011. What makes this so outragious is that the Chairman, Dee Burgin, had the assistance of Craig Smith, their lawyer...
The results of two Illinois Attorney General INVESTIGATIONS (wow - there's that word again that we have been accused of defaming people with). This is but two of the many complaints files with the Illinois Attorney General within the past 8 months. Some for Open Meetings Act violations and...
Coming to us from Disclosure: By Jack Howser Published: February 25, 2012 EDGAR CO.—One of the latest attempts at issuing threats to shut down Disclosure comes from one of the latest counties we’ve come to cover. It’s a phenomenon we’ve seen repeatedly over the past nine years of publication...
This week we were sent a certified letter from a Chicago law firm that turned out to be a cease and desist request on behalf of Mr. Dee Burgin. He alleges we are making defamatory statements against him, and they threatened a lawsuit if we...
I promised an update when information was gathered, so here goes: Apparently this property owner is alleging that Deputy Burgin has been harassing him, harassing customer of his, insulting his customers, entering non-public areas of his business without permission, trespassing and being obnoxious to the point...
Video is below, our comments are below the video: The first action was to remove the requirement to state your address during the public comment period. I commented on the fact that they should not pay a $3000 per month rent payment when the rental agreement is...
From the Tribune-Star: WEST TERRE HAUTE — A West Terre Haute police officer is facing allegations of 6 counts of felony theft...
So I had to stop in and get the story behind it, and all I can say is "Wow"! We will do a follow-up post in a few days. Use this form if you feel the need: ...
Since video doesn't lie, it's pretty clear that the Chairman of the 911 board, Dee Burgin, oh wait, he voted himself off so is he really the chairman? For the sake of this story and since he clearly "thinks" he is the Chairman, let's take a...
A tactical move to undo an illegal action at the December 5, 2011 Edgar County 911 Board meeting backfired at the next 911 Board meeting when elected Chairman, Dee Burgin, inadvertently voided his chairmanship. The intent was to void the secret ballot action to elect...
