Letter To The Editor: WOOD RIVER - Last week, Councilman Bill Dettmers requested a special meeting to further discuss matters related to TIF agreements and a forensic audit of the TIF process. As a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, I believe this is unnecessary and would result in additional professional expenses on top of the increase in legal fees already incurred due to Councilman Dettmers' numerous attorney meetings and legal requests. Consequently, I will not participate in it. I informed Mayor Stalcup of my decision and he is in agreement. TIF funds undergo an annual audit and testing by an independent audit firm. I am confident in the integrity of the process. Additionally, our attorneys have thoroughly reviewed our TIF agreements and addressed the numerous questions from Councilman Dettmers, which have cost the city considerable time and legal fees. As a comparative, fiscal year-to-date through January of each fiscal year, 2023 legal fees were $23,931, fiscal year-to-date
MADISON COUNTY — A fatal accident occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Homestead Rest Area along northbound Interstate 55 near Hamel, involving a pedestrian and a Ford F150 truck pulling a trailer. Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the scene at approximately 2:29 a.m. on Sunday. ISP said preliminary reports indicate that a 66-year-old male pedestrian from Wetumka, Okla., was standing outside the Ford F150, which was identified as Unit 2. The pedestrian appeared to be working on the vehicle when it began to move forward, resulting in the pedestrian being struck. Emergency responders pronounced the man deceased at the scene. As of now, no further information has been released regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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