In January we reported that Kattie Abbey, the Jersey County Treasurer, was under Illinois State Police investigation for allegations of misappropriation of public funds in this article. Last Friday, ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the former Wayne City police chief with selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit.

Jackie Traynere, one of the administrators in DuPage Township, tendered her resignation on April 17, 2025, with an effective date of May 30, 2025 – which would be after she uses her accrued sick and ...

Jersey County Treasurer Katie Abbey has been under investigation by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit since at least October of 2024, after allegations surfaced of her misappropriation ...

The Edgar County Board held its organizational meeting this morning and elected Jeff Voigt as chairman for another two years. Mr. Luddington and Mr. Chittick are the two newly elected county board ...

When former Attorney General Lisa Madigan was in office, we routinely saw the Public Access Counselor’s (PAC) office issue clear language determinations regarding the Open Meetings Act (OMA), and ...

Since May of 2021, Tiffany Henyard, Mayor of Dolton, Illinois has had her personal security detail follow her around nearly 24 hours a day. Payroll has exceeded $258,000 paid by Dolton taxpayers ...

Tiffany Henyard, the Mayor of Dolton and Thornton Township Supervisor, is also the owner of “Good Burger.” Good Burger has a contract with the South Suburban College to provide food and things to ...

According to the court docket on Judici, former Oakland Fire Protection District Trustee Kyley Willison is scheduled to appear in Coles County Circuit Court on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. for a ...

Lake Land College has reportedly discussed taking down the wind turbine that was struck by lightning last year due to the cost of repairs – and because it never really worked as they thought it would.

Thaddeus Jones is positioned to become the first African American Mayor in the 120-year history of Calumet City, Illinois. After a lengthy court battle, the Illinois Supreme Court has determined that ...

The Shelby County Board Chairman has failed to address the Dive Team Forensic Audit during a public meeting for months. As it stands, that Audit has not been approved and is considered a “Draft” until ...