Shelby County
Recent News About Shelby County
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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Shelby County farm sale bid withdrawn amid legal uncertainties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.
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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.