East Central Reporter

Former Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke utilized public resources for private work while holding office, according to recent findings.

On March 22, 2022, Kroncke signed a "Freelancer Agreement" with the Chicago Tribune. In this agreement, she acted as an independent contractor using the physical mailing address of the Shelby County Courthouse and her official State’s Attorney email address.

While the agreement did include provisions for payment to Kroncke, the exact amount was not disclosed.

"It is a sad situation when those responsible for prosecuting misuse of public funds, property, and credit are the same ones misusing those public properties," stated a source familiar with the matter.