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Stephenson County Court Services meeting approves routine agenda items, funding form and press-release schedule
Summary
At its Feb. 11, 2026, Court Services meeting, Stephenson County members unanimously approved the agenda, meeting minutes, claims, an urgent funding application form (updated for 501(c)(3) status), and a press-release schedule; the State Attorney reported caseload reductions and a staffing update.
The Stephenson County Court Services meeting on Feb. 11, 2026, opened with a prayer and proceeded through routine business, approving the agenda, minutes and claims by voice vote. The committee also approved an updated urgent funding application form to reflect 501(c)(3) status and a press-release schedule for announcing the availability of a new application.
The State Attorney reported progress clearing a January backlog in felony cases, saying "26 new open, 62 closed," and outlined staffing changes in the victim-and-witness office, including a newly hired coordinator, Lisonbee O'Rourke, and a former coordinator who has begun practicing as a law clerk. Committee…
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