Shelby County
Recent News About Shelby County
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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.
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Felony charges against Teresa Boehm dismissed in Shelby County
According to the Shelby County Docket, the felony indictment against County Board Member Teresa Boehm has been dismissed.
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Shelby County Board addresses legal compliance in recent special meeting
Members of the past Shelby County Board have been recognized for their adherence to applicable laws, despite criticism on social media suggesting otherwise.
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Shelby County Vice-Chairman's felony hearing reset for December
Shelby County Board Vice-Chairman Teresa Boehm's criminal felony case hearing has been rescheduled for December 23, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. This update follows an Amended Motion to Dismiss and a motion to extend time to file a response submitted by...
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Shelby County faces legal challenge over official compensation compliance
Shelby County is currently facing a legal conundrum regarding the compensation of certain elected and appointed officials.
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Shelby County board member abstains from voting amid conflict concerns
Shelby County Board member Austin Prichard recently faced scrutiny over a conflict of interest concerning his dual roles.
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Shelby County Board elects new leadership amid legal proceedings
After a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and reelected members, the Shelby County Board convened to elect its chairman and vice-chairman.
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Shelby County State's Attorney appoints counsel for child sex-related cases
Shelby County State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery has appointed a Special Assistant State’s Attorney to handle four child sex-related cases.
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Shelby County dive team faces scrutiny over missing member roster
The Shelby County Dive Team is currently under scrutiny due to the refusal of Dive Commander Austin Prichard to provide a roster of its members, as requested by forensic auditors.
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Shelby County seeks opinion on potential conflict of interest in dual roles
Shelby County State's Attorney Ruth Woolery has sought a legal opinion from the Attorney General's Opinions Bureau regarding potential conflicts of interest.
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Shelby County farm sale bid withdrawn amid legal uncertainties
The Shelby County Farm Sale case recently experienced another hearing, highlighting the absence of legal representation for both the county chairman and the county board.
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Shelby County Farm receives bids exceeding appraised values
A redacted bid for the Shelby County Farm purchase has been released, showing offers that exceed the minimum prices set by the county resolution.
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Watchdogs seek transparency in Shelby County farmland bid case
A petition and motion to intervene have been filed in the Boehm v. Shelby County case, which has delayed the opening and awarding of a bid for county-owned farmland.
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Shelby County Court grants motion to unseal farmland bid
The Shelby County Court has granted a motion by watchdogs to intervene in the Boehm v. Shelby County case.