Edgar County Watchdogs
Recent News About Edgar County Watchdogs
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Watchdog's five part series on Coles County's lack of transparency and alleged illicit activities
Over the past 18 months, Watchdogs have been investigating certain illicit activities by Coles County officials and their lack of transparency.
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Watchdogs - A civil rights suit filed against city of Paris and three police officers
Officers Jesse Lewsader, Richard Wilson, Rayan Washburn, and the city of Paris were names as Defendants. in a Civil Rights lawsuit filed June 21, 2018, by Redwood Law Offices.
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Watchdogs - Clark-Edgar Water District backs down on pay increases for Trustees
After Watchdogs informed the Clark-Edgar Water District Board of Trustees that their plan to increase the pay of their board members during their term of office was a violation, the board decided to table the payment until a further date.
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Watchdogs Video: Discussing Vermilion County Airport Authority and Edgar County Airport
Rob Bogue and JM Kraft discuss various airports in Illinois, to include issues with the Vermilion County Regional Airport Authority’s Commissioners, and the issues with the Edgar County Airport.
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Watchdogs - Barry Wolfe, former AAU girls basketball coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse of minors
Barry Wolfe appeared in Coles County Court today for a hearing and entered a Guilty Plea to 4 counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
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Watchdogs - Randy Peterson, former candidate for state rep, pleads guilty to battery
On May 14, 2018, former Randy Peterson, pleaded guilty to battery in Edgar County Circuit Court to have his charges reduced from "domestic battery."
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Watchdogs - Edgar County Airport Apron Expansion gets funding despite potential state law violations
Despite state law, the Edgar County Airport Apron Expansion / Fuel Farm project has been given somewhat of a “green light” by the FAA and IDOT.
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Watchdogs - Former AAU Coach charged with sexual abuse files Motion to Change Venue
Barry Wolfe, the former AAU Girls Basketball Coach appeared in custody and filed several Motions on June 1, one of them to Change Venue (move the trial to different court), a Motion to Suppress Statements, and a Motion in Limine.
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Watchdogs - IRS fines Clark County $10,350
Clark County Clerk, Carrie Downey, has allegedly caused a fine to be levied against the County
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Watchdogs: Clark-Edgar Rural Water District will consider rate study after discussion
Watchdogs's own JM Kraft encouraged the Clark-Edgar Rural Water District to consider rate study
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Watchdogs - AG reviewing Jasper Co. School’s violations of recording materials
Watchdogs looks at Jasper County School Board's alleged violation of Open Meetings Act in regards to access to meeting recordings.
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Watchdogs: Jasper County School Board earns failing grade
The Jasper County School Board has been dogged with multiple accusations of bullying and intimidation as well as abuse of power.
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Edgar County Watchdogs: Why the public should be guarded about what they read in the paper.
During a recent Charleston School Board meeting we noticed the local reporter for the newspaper was present.
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Edgar County Watchdogs: Charleston School District - possible evidence destruction?
Approximately two weeks ago I attended the Charleston School Board meeting as a messenger and to get some answers
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Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?
In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including eight in East Central Illinois, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.
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Edgar County Watchdogs - Governor Bruce Rauner fired racist John Clough from Prisoner Review Board
Governor Rauner fired him for basically being a racist, Attorney General Candidate Erika Harold still plans on attending his Coles County Lincoln Day Dinner and giving the key-note speech, and his fellow Coles County Republican Precinct Committeemen appear to be happy with him representing them as their voice to the voters.
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Watchdog founders anticipate harsh reception at Coles County Republican dinner
The two founders of the Edgar County Watchdogs, who have a record of exposing local and state government waste and fraud, are gearing up for an old-fashioned showdown March 1 at the Coles County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner.
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ROE #11 Superintendent Candidate Michael Smith electioneering with public resources
It has come to our attention that Michael Smith, current Superintendent of Tuscola School District, and Candidate for the Office of Superintendent of Regional Office of Education #11 has been busy using his school district email for electioneering purposes.
