Edgar County Watch Dogs
Recent News About Edgar County Watch Dogs
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Sauk Village mayor stops resident from naming trustees during meeting
During a Sauk Village Committee of the Whole meeting on November 4, 2025, Mayor Marva Campbell-Pruitt instructed a resident not to mention the names of village trustees during the public comment period.
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Bolingbrook officer involved in road rage incident receives reprimand but faces no charges
An off-duty Bolingbrook Police Officer, Sal Davi, was involved in a road rage incident in Oswego, Illinois, in February.
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US Dominion drops lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell after nearly four years
Almost four years after initiating legal action, US Dominion Inc. has dismissed its lawsuits against Rudolph Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Sidney Powell, P.C., and Defending the Republic Inc. According to a stipulation filed in federal court,...
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Arrests made after arson at Vance School under investigation
Arrests have been made following an arson incident at Vance School on the morning of September 4, 2025.
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Former Milton Township supervisor scrutinized over unlawful traffic ticketing contract
A former Milton Township supervisor, John Monino, is under scrutiny after videos surfaced in which he discussed an unlawful contract that allowed the township to issue traffic tickets.
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Milton Township faces questions over transparency at local food pantry
Milton Township in Illinois has stated that it does not possess any records regarding employees of the Milton Township Food Pantry.
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Former Milton Township Supervisor accused of signing illegal traffic enforcement contract
Former Milton Township Supervisor John Monino is alleged to have signed a contract authorizing a private company to conduct traffic enforcement operations, issue citations for traffic infractions, appoint a hearing officer, and conduct...
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Milton Township questioned over alleged contract for private traffic enforcement
Milton Township is under scrutiny following reports that it may have entered into an agreement with a private company to handle traffic enforcement duties.
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Fire district vehicle allegedly misused for personal delivery
On July 11, 2025, the Allendale Rural Fire Protection District was reported to have used a fire district vehicle for private purposes.
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Pam Bondi seeks release of Epstein Grand Jury transcripts
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a motion in federal court to release the Grand Jury transcripts related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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Orland Fire Protection District spends over $70K on lobbying and media in 2025
Orland Fire Protection District has spent $70,500 this year on lobbying and press releases.
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Public urged to read "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" amid media debates
Are you weary of the ongoing political discussions and media narratives surrounding the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that Congress recently passed?
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Orland fire chief retires with large payout; ambulance staffing changes follow
Former Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield retired with a substantial payout exceeding $390,000.
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Hinsdale Township High School District faces scrutiny over FOIA compliance
During their May 2025 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Hinsdale Township High School District 86 approved two student residency settlements.
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Springfield city council accused of infringing on First Amendment rights
The City of Springfield, Illinois, has come under scrutiny for allegedly infringing on First Amendment rights related to free speech and the right to receive information.
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Sherman Fire District addresses misuse of facilities for private business
The Sherman Fire Protection District has addressed concerns regarding the use of district property for a private car detailing business.
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Sherman fireman's car detailing business raises public resource concerns
Last week, reports emerged about a fireman in the Sherman Fire Protection District potentially using the district's facilities for personal business activities.
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Amendment allows multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions in Illinois
House Bill 1352, accompanied by House Floor Amendment No. 2, has passed the Illinois House of Representatives with a unanimous vote.
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Safe routes to school project in Paris to begin April 2025
Construction for the Safe Routes to School program in Paris, Illinois, is set to begin on April 21, 2025.
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Krista Richardson elected as new village president of Poplar Grove
The Village of Poplar Grove will have a new Village President following the recent election on April 1, 2025.