What authority does Freeport's Ethics Commission actually have? Tonight, the Commission will review Alderwoman Cecelia Stacy's complaint against Police Chief Jacquelyn Frausto, but Fighting4Freeport's review of Chapter 218 raises an important question: Does the City's ethics ordinance even apply to the allegations? Before any investigation can move forward, commissioners must first determine whether the complaint falls within the limited scope of the Ethics Ordinance.

A growing police presence at Freeport City Council meetings raises questions about Police Chief Jacquelyn Frausto, taxpayer dollars—and who is really giving the orders.