After a court rejected felony allegations of official misconduct and misappropriation of funds, the case against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly has abruptly ended. Kilkelly, who has been facing a 15-count indictment since March, was charged with giving some companies asking for casino and liquor licenses improper credits. According to the accusations, benefits were given to companies that did not satisfy the requirements, even though it was stated that credits should only be given to companies who were in “good standing.”
Judge Patricia Fix of the Lake County Circuit Court, however, has chosen to drop all charges, ending Kilkelly’s months-long legal battle. In a statement acquired by the Chicago Sun-Times, Kilkelly acknowledged this event and conveyed her profound relief and thankfulness that the matter had been settled. She reiterated her dedication to her role as City Clerk and thanked the people of Waukegan for their support.
According to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office earlier this year, the charges were first filed after testimony from an Illinois State Police special agent. However, the case against Kilkelly ultimately failed to withstand judicial scrutiny as the hearings progressed. For the City Clerk, who has been involved in Waukegan’s civic life for more than 40 years, the acquittal seems to have marked the end of a trying time.
Kilkelly’s will to keep going was reflected in her post-fire statement, in which she promised to resolutely spend the next holiday season with her friends and family, concentrating on her responsibilities as City Clerk. Kilkelly said, “I will offer no further comments on this matter and Happy Holidays to all,” according to a report from WGN-TV. The message described the assistance she received from her legal team and the community’s support during difficult times.
Looking ahead, despite the current legal obstacles, Kilkelly is scheduled to run for reelection in April. She pledges to continue serving the people of Waukegan, and the community’s steadfast support and the successful court conclusion could help her candidacy.
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