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Township authorizes court filing to recover $25,000 grant payment it says was delayed by state error

Cunningham Township Board · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Trustees approved a resolution authorizing filing a claim in the Illinois Court of Claims over a $25,000 FY25 grant (contract FCASH08558) the supervisor said was awarded and spent but not submitted for reimbursement; state officials apologized and verbally agreed the funds are owed, and the board approved seeking the payment through the court of claims.

Cunningham Township voted Feb. 9 to file a claim in the Illinois Court of Claims seeking recovery of a FY25 grant payment after state processing delays prevented timely reimbursement.

Supervisor Chenoweth told trustees the $25,000 grant (contract FCASH08558) covered…

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