SE Illinois News

Jim Acklin’s troubled past still there…failed at mandated reporting

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Mar 7, 2024

Jim Acklin has announced he is running as a write-in candidate against State Representative Adam Niemerg who is also a write-in candidate. Niemerg has been endorsed by every GOP County Chairman in the 102nd district and is a member of the Illinois Freedom Caucus.

White Co. judge issued restraining order against Illinois weapons ban

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 14, 2023

“WHERFORE, it is hereby ordered that a temporary restraining order is entered enjoining the Defendants from enforcing or attempting to enforce any and all provisions of Public Act 102-1116 against the named Plaintiffs in this cause.

White Co. to hear TRO on assault weapons ban

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 31, 2023

White Co. to hear TRO on assault weapons ban

Harrisburg Township: ~ 96% of general assistance is wages to township employees

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 3, 2023

The latest example of a township government grossly abusing the taxpayers comes to you from Harrisburg Township.

Edgar County Watchdogs: Citizen Watchdog Training in Harrisburg, IL – August 13, 2022

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Aug 9, 2022

There will be a citizen watchdog training seminar in Harrisburg, Illinois on August 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morello’s Restaurant and Catering, 217 East Poplar Street, Harrisburg, Illinois.