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Board accepts resignation; Steve Wilhelm sworn in to fill seat

Village Board of Shabbona · February 24, 2026
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Summary

The board accepted Trustee Jeff Jeffcoat's resignation and unanimously appointed Steve Wilhelm to the vacant seat. Wilhelm repeated the oath of office at the meeting and took his seat as a board trustee.

The village board accepted the resignation of trustee Jeff Jeffcoat and moved to appoint a replacement. The president nominated Steve Wilhelm, who accepted and was confirmed by a roll‑call vote. Wilhelm recited the oath of office in open session, pledging to support the U.S. and Illinois constitutions and to discharge the duties of the office of board trustee to the best of his ability.

Board members thanked the departing trustee for his service and welcomed Wilhelm. The appointment fills the seat until the board's next regular selection process; the president characterized it as a short‑term appointment with expectations that Wilhelm will step in on committees and local duties immediately.