State's attorney declines to pursue alleged false police report, council hears

Commissioner Small told the council that, after follow-up with the state's attorney, the office "will not be proceeding" on an alleged false police report related to a recent matter. "They sent me a letter saying, with the reference matter above, they will not be proceeding," he said, adding that "there are no charges being filed and, nothing that was falsified in accordance with them."

Small said he had also reached out to the Illinois State Police to inquire whether they would move forward, and that, so far, he had not received a response from that agency. He framed his remarks as an explanation for council members and residents and urged responsible public commentary: making "slanderous, libelous, and false allegations publicly, which affect our public servants is, very irresponsible and reprehensible," he said.

Commissioner Schott responded with background, noting prior instances in which residents had been convicted or charged for filing false police reports: "In November 2016, a resident was given probation for filing a false police report. In February 2020, a resident was charged with filing a false police report… On 04/22/2025 at 06:57AM residents sent an email with evidence…" He also asked about the status of donation boxes tied to a motorcycle freedom run and whether the city was applying a uniform policy to non-city entities seeking to collect donations.

Council did not take formal action on the policing matter during the meeting; members said they would continue follow-up with state authorities and noted any formal investigative or prosecutorial developments would be public if filed.