In clear dictatorial fashion, Chris Patrick, current Edgar County Board Chairman confirmed he canceled the County Highway Meeting. Reason for Canceling the meeting? "I wanted to!" Over $16 million dollars in projects on hold because of the confirmation from IDOT that Chris Patrick has a Conflict of Interest,...
In all my years of dealing with people I don't think I have ever seen a more underhanded attempt to manipulate people to ensure an agenda is met. Sadly, this appears to have been an attempt to manipulate not just the people but the very...
Its becoming ever so clear that Chris Patrick knows quite well what he is doing and I am here to assure you, we will not let him get away with the manipulation of our laws nor will we sit idle while he profits on our...
Many can see and understand the ongoing situation Chris Patrick has, and it's creating quite a concern for a lot of people, specifically those that have either been directly impacted already or those soon to be devastated if something is not done. What does the law...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - As most of us are already aware, there is a new high school being built just north of Paris. With this school construction comes alot of contractors, contracts, and more specifically - concrete. While most of the discussions on conflicts of interest have...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - As mentioned in Part I, it is encouraging to see so many of the recent issues we have been covering of public concern finally showing up in the local paper. However, again there needs to be some clarification on the printed information in...
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! ...
EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - It is encouraging to see so many of the recent issues of public concern finally showing up in the local paper, as we have been hammering some of these issues for over a year. However; there needs to be some clarification on...
