Officials say they’re close to ending an investigation into the Winnebago County coroner accused of sexually harassing multiple women, leaving the state for months while still collecting paychecks and retaliating against whistleblowers.
Winnebago County Judiciary and Public Safety Committee chair Bill Wingren said that he’s looking into the allegations against County Coroner Barry Busby. Wingren said he’s working with the county executive, human resources and corporation counsel’s offices. The investigation comes as state and federal agencies review discrimination grievances against the county and as a former chief deputy coroner mulls filing a lawsuit for unlawful termination. Wingren says the committee is scheduled to discuss the matter at its next meeting on Aug. 12. Busby said on Thursday he believes he will be vindicated.
