WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A judge has dismissed all charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly. In March 2024, the Lake County State's Attorney's Office announced Kilkelly had been charged with felony official misconduct and misapplication of funds.  She was named in a 15-count indictment where prosecutors accused her of illegally providing credits to city businesses applying for liquor and gambling licenses.  Despite approved language that the c…

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Judge dismisses all charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly

Felony charges of official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly were dismissed by a judge this week.Kilkelly had been named in a 15-count indictment returned in March accusing her of giving thousands of dollars in credits to businesses that did not qualify for the financial support. The credits allegedly were in relation to businesses that were applying for liquor and gambling licenses.All 15 charges …

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Judge dismisses charges against Waukegan city clerk

Felony charges of official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly were dismissed by a judge this week. Kilkelly had been named in a 15-count indictment returned in March accusing her of giving thousands of dollars in credits to businesses that did not qualify for the financial support. The credits allegedly were in relation to businesses that were applying for liquor and gambling licenses. All 15 charge…

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A Lake County judge Friday morning dismissed the criminal case against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly, ruling that the state's testimonies misled the grand jury and caused "a complete denial of due process."

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'False and misleading evidence': Judge throws out case against Waukegan city clerk due to state's misleading testimonies, denial of due process

Felony charges of official misconduct and misapplication of funds against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly were dismissed by a judge this week. Kilkelly had been named in a 15-count indictment returned in March accusing her of giving thousands of dollars in credits to businesses that did not qualify for the financial support. The credits allegedly were in relation to businesses that were applying for liquor and gambling licenses. All 15 charge…

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