East Central Reporter

Recent News About Edgar County Watchdogs

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  Former Coles Co. Assistant State’s Atty Brady Allen pleads guilty to bribery; sentenced to 120 days jail, loss of law license

  Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office obtained a guilty plea from a former assistant Coles County state’s attorney for misconduct involving interactions he had in his official capacity with Coles County women who were prosecuted by the state’s attorney’s office.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  They’ve known for decades cash renting county farm was illegal

  One of the former farmers of the county farm informed the public (video below) that even back when he farmed the property the county board knew it was illegal to cash rent the county farm.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Rose Township – Another layer of the onion exposed

  Rose Township Cemetery Board member Teresa Boehm has been receiving compensation according to records we obtained through our Freedom of Information Act request.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County clerk files for declaratory relief regarding board of review – Elected or appointed

  We could not find any statutory or constitutional support for a board of review to be legally elected in a county the size of Shelby County.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County Dive Team – Official notice to stand down

  The Shelby County Dive Team has been instructed to halt all operations.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County state’s attorney filed amended response to motion to dismiss; to protect Boehm’s rights

  Shelby County Board member Teresa Boehm is the subject of the Quo Warranto filing by the Shelby County State’s Attorney as outlined in this article.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Herrick firefighter/EMS coordinator arrested – Admits using debit card at RISE Recreational Dispensary in Effingham

  Herrick, IL firefighter Michael Garcia was arrested and charged with a class 3 felony August 14, 2023.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby county – move along, nothing to see here? – you be the judge

  Over the last 7 years, we have seen more malfeasance in Shelby County than we thought possible in local units of government.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  ECWd on “The Real Story With Jeanne Ives”

  The Edgar County Watchdogs were honored to be invited guests on Jeanne Ives’ first “The Real Story” show on AM560 last night, July 16, 2023.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County – Proper application of law draws claims of mommy being attacked

  Shelby County is once again setting the example as to how county government is supposed to operate, yet even when the most basic of laws are enforced, the voice of opposition spews more misinformation on social media before getting the facts right.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Paris District 95 submits corrective action plan to State Board of Education

  After allegations of approximately $3.24 million of unallowed grant expenditures within Paris Union School District 95, Acting Superintendent Lorraine Bailey submitted the district’s corrective action plan to the Illinois State Board of Education.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County Dive Team quits after county resolution

  The Shelby County Board held a special meeting on July 18, 2023, for the sole purpose of formally establishing the Dive Team, an action which would result in guaranteed insurance coverage and TORT immunity coverage.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County – Yes, they should be pissed – As should the public

  In a previous article, we shared the video of the Shelby County Legislative Committee meeting where they were informed they would be pissed if they knew what was going on with county computers on the internet.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Edgar County among eight counties included in disaster proclamation

  Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Derecho

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County – Union president resigns after exposure of Private Use of Public Equipment

  Shelby County AFSCME Union President Lisa Sweeny has tendered her resignation outlining July 5th, 2023, will be her last day.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County clerk – “Misuse of county property is grounds for termination”

  Shelby County Clerk Jessica Fox became aware of the misuse of county property after receiving our freedom of information request and receiving responses from the office employees.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Paris District 95 hired Lorraine Bailey as temporary superintendent

  During a Special Meeting of the Paris Union School District 95, the board of education voted unanimously (with one abstention) to hire retired Paris (Crestwood) School District Superintendent, Lorraine Bailey, as temporary superintendent for D-95.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Shelby County Dive Team: Want our assistance to find your loved one? Pay $1,000.00

  The Shelby County Dive Team was contacted by the Illinois State Police who sought their assistance in a search for what we understand is a missing person who may have drowned.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  District 95 Superintendent Larson placed on paid administrative leave following FBI raid and grand jury subpoena

  The Paris Union School District 95 School Board Chairman placed Superintendent Jeremy Larson on paid administrative leave following an ISBE Audit, an FBI search of his residence and a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena for records/testimony.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Federal grand jury issued subpoena to Paris School District 95

  Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0439 (Civil Liability for Doxing Act) which becomes effective on January 1, 2024.

  By East Central Reporter Reports