Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - A November ruling to proceed with the criminal case against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent will stand, a judge ruled Thursday.On Nov. 14, a judge found sufficient probable cause to move forward with the case after both sides gave extensive arguments.On Jan. 15, a hearing was held to reconsider the November … Continue reading Probable cause ruling will stand in case against Mercer County Superintendent

‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent

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MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - The defense for the Mercer County Schools Superintendent charged with Official Misconduct formally rebukes the allegations in a court filing calling on the judge to dismiss the case. Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, is facing multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. He is accused of ordering a school nurse to … Continue reading ‘Allegations are frivolous’: Defense calls on judge to dismiss criminal charges against Superintendent

Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent

Posted on by Kyle J. Bales

MERCER COUNTY, Ill. - No ruling was made on probable cause for criminal charges against the Mercer County Schools Superintendent in the Oct. 20 hearing. CLICK BELOW TO READ UPDATED VERSION OF THIS STORY. https://kylejbales.com/2025/11/14/judge-finds-probable-cause-to-proceed-with-case-against-mercer-county-schools-superintendent/ Superintendent Timothy Farquer, 53, faces multiple charges including Official Misconduct, a Class 3 Felony. Farquer is accused of ordering a school … Continue reading Defense questions merit of criminal charges against Mercer County Superintendent