The defense in former Mayor Tom Hyde’s trial throught that one of those commenting on Island Lake stories was a potential witness, so Judge Fred Foreman was asked to order the Daily Herald to reveal that person’s identity. Yesterday, the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sharon Hyde
Island Lake and Grafton Township have a lot in common. There are two sides that cannot abide one another. There is a difference, however. In Island Lake, the Lake County State’s Attorney has indicted Island Lake officials over the years. … Continue reading
When we last looked at the fractured political situation in Island Lake, ex-Village President Tom Hyde had been arrested. Since then, a trial has been held at which he was found not guilty. Hyde’s wife Sharon was also arrested. After … Continue reading
Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Waller seems on track to do what the U.S. Attorney has not been able to do. Put fear into crooked Illinois politicians. At least in Lake County. Why? He has indicted former Mayor Tom Hyde … Continue reading
I can’t begin to tell you why two Lake County jailers told me last night that former Mayor Tom Hyde’s wife Sharon had posted 10% of a $400,000 bail–$40,000. I wrote my story after a 5:30 contract with the first … Continue reading
Details are not forthcoming, but Sharon Hyde, wife of ex-Island Lake Mayor Tom Hyde has had her bail set at a whopping $400,000. (Here is a more complete article written earlier today.) She has been charged with one count of … Continue reading
Last October, Island Lake Mayor Tom Hyde was arrested for forgery and misconduct for supposedly altering a liquor license so an establishment could remain open. Then, State Rep. Mark Beaubien’s Democratic Party fall opponent Rich Garling was arrested. See Island … Continue reading