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Prenzler: Ethics investigation over 'minor error' is a 'politically motivated witch hunt'; Slusser calls for cooperation

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Friday, Feb 2, 2024 @ 7:00am

Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler says Treasurer Chris Slusser is “making a mountain out of a molehill” after Slusser called on Prenzler to cooperate with an ethics investigation involving allegations that the chairman improperly distributed campaign materials.
Madison County board to vote on administrator's proposed raise; Opponents say he should 'lead by example' in light of frozen wages

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 @ 9:48pm

The Madison County Board will vote Wednesday evening on a resolution to allow merit increases for department heads and to grant Madison County Administrator Dave Tanzyus a 16.7 percent pay raise, bumping his salary up to $140,000.
Harriss: SAFE-T Act overhauls criminal justice system with unfunded mandates

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Friday, Sep 30, 2022 @ 4:40pm

Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 56 and Madison County Board member Erica Harriss provided some insight on the hidden costs the new SAFE-T Act could impose on Illinois residents through unfunded mandates.