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Berwyn council confirms Michael W. Fellows as police chief amid conflict-of-interest concerns
Summary
The council voted 5–2 to concur with Mayor Libero’s appointment of Michael W. Fellows as Berwyn police chief effective April 6, 2026; at least one council member cited the appearance of political ties and a past civil-rights lawsuit in explaining a 'no' vote, while a judge spoke publicly in Fellows' defense.
The City Council voted 5–2 to concur with Mayor Libero’s appointment of Michael W. Fellows as chief of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6, 2026.
The motion "by Leija, seconded by Polaszek" to concur with the mayor’s appointment carried after a roll call. Council recorded five aye votes and two nay votes; the motion was announced as carried and Fellows was sworn in at the meeting.
One council member who voted no…
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