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12/11/2025

Today in The Voice’s Facebook group, we’re releasing a guest article that never made it to the website before we paused publication. Even though we’re no longer running full-time, we’re still committed to sharing information that matters to West Chicago — and this one matters.

Last week, Mayor Bovey released a report detailing an alleged cover-up involving the former city administrator, a taxpayer-funded sexual harassment payout, and key information that was kept from both the public and the city council. This directly connects to the FOIA trail I began last spring, when crucial documents were missing — a red flag that suggested far more was happening behind closed doors during the previous administration.

Today’s article is about another issue I was investigating after a local ethics watchdog brought it to my attention. When I asked the former mayor, former corporate counsel, and former city administrator about it, I was ignored every time. The watchdog pressed forward, filed additional FOIAs, spoke with current officials, and his findings are what we’re publishing now.

What has surfaced so far — from the harassment settlement to repeated ethical concerns — paints a clear picture: certain officials appeared to believe the rules didn’t apply to them. Taxpayer-funded resources were treated as political props. And while some people say we should just “move forward,” ignoring wrongdoing only guarantees that the culture continues.

As a resident and as a journalist, I believe the public deserves the full truth — not the polished version, not the edited version, but the real one. Those in power should be held to a higher standard. My job is simply to put the facts on the table so the community can decide what comes next.

Please join the group, the article will be published this morning:
West Chicago Voice Facebook Group : Friends of The Voice

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Hoy, en el grupo de Facebook de The Voice, estamos publicando un artículo invitado que nunca llegó al sitio web antes de que detuviéramos la publicación. Aunque ya no operamos a tiempo completo, seguimos comprometidos a compartir información que importa a West Chicago — y esta información sí importa.

La semana pasada, el alcalde Bovey publicó un informe que describe un supuesto encubrimiento que involucra al exadministrador de la ciudad, un pago por acoso sexual financiado por los contribuyentes, y datos clave que se mantuvieron ocultos tanto al público como al concejo municipal. Esto se relaciona directamente con la serie de solicitudes FOIA que inicié la primavera pasada, cuando descubrí documentos cruciales que faltaban — una señal de alerta que sugería que mucho más estaba ocurriendo a puerta cerrada durante la administración anterior.

El artículo de hoy trata otro asunto que yo estaba investigando después de que un vigilante ético local me lo señalara. Cuando pregunté sobre esto al exalcalde, al exasesor jurídico municipal y al exadministrador de la ciudad, fui ignorada cada vez. El vigilante continuó, presentó FOIAs adicionales, habló con funcionarios actuales, y sus hallazgos son los que estamos publicando ahora.

Lo que ha salido a la luz hasta ahora — desde el acuerdo por acoso sexual hasta preocupaciones éticas repetidas — pinta un panorama claro: algunos funcionarios parecían creer que las reglas no se aplicaban a ellos. Los recursos pagados por los contribuyentes fueron tratados como herramientas políticas. Y aunque algunas personas dicen que deberíamos simplemente “seguir adelante”, ignorar la mala conducta solo garantiza que la cultura continúa.

Como residente y como periodista, creo que el público merece toda la verdad — no la versión adornada, no la versión editada, sino la real. Quienes están en el poder deben ser mantenidos a un estándar más alto. Mi trabajo es simplemente poner los hechos sobre la mesa para que la comunidad pueda decidir qué sigue.

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12/03/2025

Every single West Chicago resident should absolutely be outraged at the fact that a sexual harassment suit against the former city administrator was covered up… like seriously.. now that it’s all public, I’m suggesting a forensic audit for the entire tenure of said former city administrator be undertaken. The people deserve the truth… the whole truth.
I want to thank Mayor Bovey and the new city attorney Ancel Glink for their diligence in following this down and getting the information I could not get because it was covered up so efficiently and effectively. (Ie missing documents ) Thanks to the city council members that believed in me and what I brought to them, What happened here is not ok- I don’t believe we know all , yet… (see comments for link)
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Cada residente de West Chicago debería estar absolutamente indignado por el hecho de que se encubrió una demanda por acoso sexual contra el exadministrador de la ciudad… en serio. Ahora que todo es público, estoy sugiriendo que se realice una auditoría forense de todo el período en el que dicho exadministrador estuvo en el cargo. La gente merece la verdad… toda la verdad.
Quiero agradecer al alcalde Bovey y al nuevo abogado de la ciudad, Ancel Glink, por su dedicación en investigar esto y obtener la información que yo no pude conseguir porque fue encubierta de manera tan eficiente y efectiva. Gracias a los miembros del concejo municipal que creyeron en mí y en lo que les presenté. Lo que pasó aquí no está bien; no creo que sepamos todo todavía… (ver comentarios para el enlace).

just gonna leave this right hereMayor’s Statement on Former City Administrator Complainthttps://westchicago.org/news/may...
12/03/2025

just gonna leave this right here

Mayor’s Statement on Former City Administrator Complaint

https://westchicago.org/news/mayor-statement-on-former-administrator-complaint/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOcbv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBquTYB1Aeo_7y_Zv-rcKu56LfynpBtT2AMvsB9Gu8EW1XoqMXIxnFMDdP5g_aem_KwBdWK4HZYg8roW0IDhZ0w

Mayor’s Statement on Former City Administrator Complaint December 2, 2025 By City of West Chicago As Mayor of West Chicago, I am providing a report about issues raised in certain Freedom of Information Act requests. To be specific, the City received FOIA requests related to a settlement agreement ...

Heads up WeGo water rate increases coming: 😔
11/26/2025

Heads up WeGo water rate increases coming: 😔

Starting January 1, 2026, water and sewer customers in West Chicago will see an increase in utility rates. The city is implementing a multi-year plan to up

Tomorrow- sheriff’s auction for a condo in Autumn Crest in WeGo:
11/19/2025

Tomorrow- sheriff’s auction for a condo in Autumn Crest in WeGo:

Bid on Auction Property 247n Neltnor Blvd,West Chicago, IL 60185, Dupage County for free! Register today to find other auction properties in IL.

I love this! Vendors , and crafters, artisans and food creators are wanted by the City of West Chicago Government for a ...
11/11/2025

I love this! Vendors , and crafters, artisans and food creators are wanted by the City of West Chicago Government for a list for future events!

The City of West Chicago is building a stronger, more vibrant community through events, cultural programs, and shared public spaces. As part of this ongoin

11/08/2025

Ho ho ho, it’s that time of year where you can play Santa to a kid in need.

We are once again working with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to spread holiday cheer. Now through December 13th, you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the West Chicago Police Station or at City Hall. Click here for more information on how your donation can impact the children of DuPage County: https://bit.ly/47KO5hv

City of West Chicago Government

Don’t forget, as a resident , you are able to be an active participant in how decisions are made in your community- here...
11/07/2025

Don’t forget, as a resident , you are able to be an active participant in how decisions are made in your community- here’s the most recent plan commission/zoning board of appeals meeting:

Agendas and Minutes are posted on the City's website once available at: https://westchicago.org/public-meeting-agendas-and-minutes/Public meetings are held a...

11/06/2025

Un saludo para todas y todos los constituyentes de West Chicago.

Sabrán la mayoría de ustedes que soy mamá de un joven quien vive con autismo. Nuestra vida cotidiana es un constante reto y aprendizaje. Como algunos de ustedes quiénes tengan un familiar o hija e hijo con algo parecido sabemos que constantemente necesitamos consejos, apoyos y tiempo para nosotros mismos.

Voy a iniciar un comité para familias de y para nuestra comunidad neurodivergente quienes vivimos en West Chicago. Para lanzar esta iniciativa voy a organizar una reunión donde vamos a conversar y conocernos. Vamos a convertir a nuestra ciudad de West Chicago una ciudad con programas, actividades, recursos y una comunidad que cuidamos y apoyamos a nuestros seres queridos neurodivergentes. Si les interesa déjenme un comentario y les contactaré con la fecha, horario y lugar para nuestro comité.
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Hello to all our constituents of West Chicago.

Many of you already know that I am a mother of a young man who lives with autism. Our daily lives are a constant challenge and learning experience. As many of you who care for a family member or have a son or daughter who are neurodivergent we know that we constantly need help, support, advice and time for ourselves.

I am going to create a committee for our families and neurodivergent community that live in West Chicago. To launch this initiative I will organize our first meeting so we may have a conversation and to get to know each other. We can make our city of West Chicago a city that has programs, activities, resources and a community that knows each other and cares for each other and our neurodivergent community. If you are interested, please leave a comment and I will contact you when I have the date, time and location for our first meeting.

Good morning WeGo- I had planned on continuing writing and publishing until Dec. 31st but unfortunately I am unable to c...
11/04/2025

Good morning WeGo- I had planned on continuing writing and publishing until Dec. 31st but unfortunately I am unable to continue. Circumstances have changed and effectively immediately I’m retiring from the newspaper. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who have been supportive and encouraging along the way of this journey. We are planning on continuing to be as active as possible in the community as far as advocacy, education and activism goes.

Sharing is Caring, WeGo!After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to close The West Chicago Voice, effective immediately. While I had originally planned to continue publishing through the end...

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