THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
October 8, 2025
Earlier today, my office received information regarding allegations of official misconduct and bribery. Those allegations involve Vermilion Advantage, Vermilion County Elected Officials and the Vermilion County Board. I have referred all of the information that I have been provided to the Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit.
The Special Investigations Unit within the Division of Criminal Investigation is a small group of specially trained and seasoned special agents who have statewide jurisdiction and handle a wide range of criminal investigations, including allegations of criminal wrongdoing by elected officials or criminal acts perpetrated by appointees of a government body at the state and local levels. Cases are referred to the Special Investigations Unit by local agencies, prosecutors, and other public ofificials.
If anyone has additional information about this investigation, please contact the Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit at ISP.Public.Corruption@illinois. gov. When reporting information please include Vermilion County in the subject line.
The Special Investigations Unit Agents from the Illinois State Police will appropriately review any information provided. Ultimately, the Special Investigations Unit strives to build public trust in state and local government by conducting comprehensive, objective investigations while encouraging voluntary accountability by those officials elected by the people.
THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A SUSPECT(S) AND/OR DEFENDANT(S) ARE NOT EVIDENCE AND THEY ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN COURT BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT.
NOTE: CIMG has spoken to Vermilion County Board Chairman Steve Miller, who has stated that he is not aware of any corruption on the part of any county officials.
