Shelby County
Recent News About Shelby County
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Edgar County Watchdogs to miss Shelby County Board meeting on May 8
The Shelby County Board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, will proceed without coverage from the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECWd).
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Lease controversy under scrutiny in Shelby County farm decision
In recent developments within Shelby County, Chairman Tad Mayhall has faced criticism for his decision-making regarding the lease of county farm ground.
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Shelby County ranks 46th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,657 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Shelby County received an average of $12,657 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th highest in Illinois.
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Ethics investigation raises questions about former Shelby County employee
The report of a disciplinary case involving Deborah Riley, a former Shelby County State’s Attorney, has resurfaced.
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Nicholas Banning settles lawsuit with Shelby County defendants and healthcare provider
Nicholas Banning has reached a settlement with Shelby County defendants and Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) following a lawsuit related to his treatment during his time at the Shelby County Jail.
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Shelby County's farmland lease raises compliance concerns under state law
After the Shelby County Board approved a cash-rent lease of the county farm to what was described as the highest bidder, both the county and a private farmer entered into and signed an agreement for the property.
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Senate Bill 1241 redefines cemetery board appointments for certain Illinois townships
State Senator Steve McClure has introduced Senate Bill 1241, which addresses the appointment process for cemetery boards in townships without a township collector.
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Shelby County shifts HR policy back to decentralized tracking of leave time
The Shelby County Board has implemented a significant change in its HR policy, reversing a previous centralized system for tracking sick and vacation time.
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Questions arise over Austin Pritchard's roles in Shelby County committees
Just before the February 6, 2025, Shelby County Public Safety Committee meeting, a committee member questioned whether Austin Pritchard was part of the committee.
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Federal court denies Shelby County Sheriff's motion on FOIA requests
Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds is facing a civil rights lawsuit related to medical issues, filed by Chad Hammond, an inmate in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Federal lawsuit against Shelby County heads towards trial
In April 2021, Nicholas Banning initiated a federal lawsuit against several defendants, including Shelby County.
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Conflict inquiry sent regarding Shelby official's dual roles
On January 17, 2025, additional information was sent to the Illinois Attorney General’s Opinions Bureau regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Austin Prichard, who serves as both a Shelby County Board Member and the Dive Team Commander.
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Shelby County debates investment strategies amid nepotism claims
A recent debate has emerged in Shelby County regarding the investment practices of the county treasurer and allegations of nepotism.
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Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against Tad Mayhall and Shelby County
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been initiated in the Central District of Illinois.
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Shelby County Board faces scrutiny over potential appointment of convicted felon
During a recent Shelby County board meeting, Chairman Tad Mayhall did not proceed with the appointment of James Mitchell to fill a District 1 vacancy.
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Shelby County faces scrutiny over unresolved payroll issues
In 2019, David Cruitt, the former County Board Chairman of Shelby County, signed a resolution that added several responsibilities to the County Treasurer's role.
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Shelby County faces scrutiny over misassigned payroll responsibilities
For several years, questions have arisen about the handling of payroll duties in Shelby County, Illinois.
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Shelby County awaits dive team audit discussion amid transparency concerns
The Shelby County Dive Team Forensic Audit drafts have reportedly been provided to the county.
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Shelby County faces another FOIA lawsuit over unfulfilled record requests
Shelby County, Illinois, and the Shelby County Dive Team face a new lawsuit concerning alleged failures to respond adequately to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
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Shelby County considers cash lease option for county farm
Shelby County Board Farm Committee Chairman Carol Cole has brought the issue of cash leasing the county farm to the forefront, placing it on the agenda for the upcoming farm committee meeting.