A motion hearing has been continued to early July in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. The delay was asked for Wednesday by Sullivan’s defense counsel. The new hearing date has been set for July 3. The matter involves a defense motion for discovery.
Sullivan, who is free on bond, has been on paid leave from the city since last August when he was charged following an Illinois State Police investigation. The allegation involves “a battery having been reportedly committed by Sullivan, in his capacity as Aledo Police Chief while conducting an arrest.”
A special prosecutor from Henry County is handling the case.
The city is splitting the city administrator and police chief positions moving forward. The plan is to hire a new city administrator sometime this year. Sullivan’s annual gross salary is $92,335.
