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Township authorizes court filing to recover $25,000 grant payment it says was delayed by state error
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 supplies and renovations for shelter and was awarded to the township; she said the township submitted required reports and receipts, but the state did not submit the documents for reimbursement in time. Chenoweth said the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) apologized and told township attorneys the agency would not contest a court-of-claims filing and that the funds are due to the township.
Vote: Trustee Grace moved approval and Mary Alice seconded. The clerk called the roll and the resolution passed; the township will proceed with filing the claim as recommended by counsel.
Context: Chenoweth described the filing as an administrative step consistent with counsel's recommendation; she framed it as an unusual procedural error by the state, not as contested facts about eligibility.
