LaSalle County committee confirms reappointments, names fire‑district trustees

The LaSalle County Appointments, Legislation and Rules Committee approved several appointments and reappointments on June 1, including two reappointments to the South County Board of Review and trustee appointments for local fire protection districts.

The committee reappointed Ben Doler to the South County Board of Review for a two‑year term beginning June 1, 2026, with compensation set at $10,000 per year. The motion carried after a roll call in which one member recorded an abstention (Mr. Small).

The committee also reappointed Joe McConville to the South County Board of Review for a two‑year term beginning June 1, 2026, at $9,500 per year. Roll call votes were recorded in favor and the motion carried.

The committee approved the reappointment of Paul D. Brennan as trustee of the Sheridan Community Fire Protection District for a three‑year term beginning June 1, 2026, with that term to expire April 30, 2029.

Following an election and a circuit‑court order creating the Leonor Fire Protection District, the committee appointed James Essel (one‑year term), Martin Whisbrock (two‑year term) and John Glascock (three‑year term), all to begin June 1, 2026. The committee stated the appointments were recommended by the county board chairman and approved by the committee before board confirmation.

All appointments were approved by voice vote or roll call as recorded in the transcript; no contested nominations or formal objections were recorded.