Former Dolson Township Clerk Kimberly Grable has been charged with theft of governmental property and official misconduct, according to documents filed by the Clark County State’s Attorney at the Clark County Courthouse. The charges allege that between April 1, 2025, and August 21, 2025, Grable knowingly took control of more than $100,000 in government funds belonging to Dolson Township with the intent to permanently deprive the township of those funds.
The information states: “In the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois, the State’s Attorney of Clark County, Illinois, hereinafter called the complainant, on oath charges that on or between April 1, 2025, and August 21, 2025, in Clark County, Illinois, Kimberly Grable, hereinafter called the defendant, committed the offense of:
THEFT OF GOVERNMENTAL PROPERTY
in violation of 720 ILCS 5/16-1(a)(1) and (b)(6.1), in that said defendant, in furtherance of a single intention and design, through a series of acts, knowingly obtained unauthorized control over governmental property of Dolson Township, Clark County, Illinois said property being United States currency, having a total value in excess of one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), with the intent to permanently deprive Dolson Township of the use or benefit of the property. (CLASS X FELONY)
OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33-3(a)(2), in that said defendant, a public officer or employee, Dolson Township Clerk, while acting in her official capacity, knowingly performed an act which she knew that she was forbidden by law to perform, in that she committed THEFT OF GOVERNMENTAL PROPERTY in violation of Section 16-1 of Act 5 of Chapter 720 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, by taking United States currency from Dolson Township. (CLASS 3 FELONY).”
Authorities have not confirmed whether Grable has been arrested or turned herself in to law enforcement. The case remains under investigation.
The press release notes: “***These are merely accusations/information, and all persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.***”
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
