Shelby County
Recent News About Shelby County
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Shelby County farm sale bid withdrawn amid legal uncertainties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.
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Shelby County faces legal complexities over farm sale bid process
According to the judicial docket entry for Shelby County, a judge opened the single bid received for the sale of a farm.
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Shelby County board members re-elected despite social media criticism
The recent elections in Shelby County, Illinois, saw the re-election of former County Chairman Bobby Orman and Vice Chairman Mark Bennett to the County Board.
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Amended FOIA complaint targets Shelby County State's Attorney over handling of dive team funds
In May 2024, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit was filed concerning the handling of donations to the Shelby County Dive Team.
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Shelby County discusses proper use of ARPA funds amid budget concerns
For the past two years, Shelby County has been discussing the allocation and expenditure of ARPA funds.
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Shelby County addresses false Hatch Act violation claim
Shelby County, Illinois, recently convened an emergency meeting to elect a new County Board Chairman and Vice Chairman. During the meeting's public comment session, board member Jeremy Williams addressed a complaint against him alleging a violation of the Federal Hatch Act. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel’s Hatch Act Unit communicated about this allegation, but it was ultimately deemed unfounded.
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Questions arise over handling of child porn case in Shelby County
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has led to scrutiny over the handling of a child pornography case in Shelby County. The FOIA request, which included media inquiries directed at the Shelby County State’s Attorney, resulted in what was perceived as an improper denial of records. This denial is currently under review by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) office due to alleged violations.
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Shelby County auditor ends contract amid board resignations
After a series of events involving Shelby County's administration, the contracted auditing firm has decided to terminate its agreement with the county. This decision follows a subpoena filed by Shelby County State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery against the auditor, which was later quashed by the court. Additionally, both the County Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman resigned from their positions.
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Shelby County court hearing raises concerns over selective rule enforcement
Today, a status hearing took place in Shelby County regarding the Temporary Restraining Order case filed by Chris Boehm. Concerns were raised about the fairness of the judicial system following events in the courtroom.
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Shelby County faces penalties over delayed financial report
Shelby County has been informed by the Illinois Comptroller of a delinquency in its fiscal year 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR). The notification stated, “This notice is to inform you that the fiscal year 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) for your unit of local government is currently delinquent.”
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Shelby County assessments face scrutiny over alleged improper practices
The Shelby County Supervisor of Assessments, Debbie Dunnaway, is at the center of a controversy regarding property assessment practices. Concerns have been raised about the use of Certificates of Error that were allegedly pre-signed by Board of Review members or signed on their behalf by employees in the Supervisor's office. This practice has been criticized for bypassing the independent review role intended for the Board.
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Questions arise over election petition timing discrepancies
We received a copy of an email sent to the entire board by former State’s Attorney Rob Hanlon just before his last day in office. The email contained several updates for the board, which have not yet been discussed publicly.
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Shelby County State’s Attorney criticized for handling of child sex offense case
The Shelby County State’s Attorney office is facing scrutiny over the handling of a case involving Carlos Oberg, who was charged with 33 criminal counts related to child sex offenses. These charges included traveling to engage in unlawful sexual conduct with a child, child pornography, and grooming. Initially, the charges were filed to provide concurrent sentences rather than consecutive ones, resulting in a maximum sentence of five years.
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Shelby County Board addresses budget issues amid leadership changes
The Shelby County Board convened for its regular meeting, where several issues were brought to light. A resignation letter was discussed, highlighting concerns about the disregard for board policy developed by professional agencies and approved by two past State’s Attorneys. The current State’s Attorney has reportedly altered these policies, leading to frustration among some members.
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Misinformation spreads in Shelby County amid election season tensions
Shelby County is currently experiencing a surge of misinformation on social media, which some believe to be politically motivated ahead of the upcoming November election. The controversy began during a recent Shelby County Board meeting when Christine Matlock, a candidate for the county board, criticized the Chairman in her public comments. Her remarks have been described as opinions lacking factual support.
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County board member Teresa Boehm faces upcoming court hearings on felony charges
Shelby County Board Member Teresa Boehm's next pre-trial hearing is set for November 18, 2024. The session will be held via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. in the Shelby County Circuit Court. A motion hearing is also scheduled for December 16th at 1:00 p.m.
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Shelby County Board Member Teresa Boehm faces pre-trial on October 2
Shelby County Board Member Teresa Boehm’s pre-trial is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Shelby County Circuit Court.