Oak Forest Alderman Chuck Toland Resigns

Oak Forest alderman Chuck Toland has resigned amid revelations of misspending within the Oak Forest Raiders association.

Toland says he mistakenly used the Raiders credit card on personal purchases, racking up close to $18,000 in expenses, while serving as treasurer of the youth sports organization.

Public reaction to the news led to his resignation.

”I just need to take care of my family,” Toland told The Tribune.

Toland recently wrote a check for $15,000 to repay the money, reports the Chicago Tribune, after getting a late start on a $3,000-a-month payment plan.

Toland has served as alderman since 2007. City Administrator Troy Ishler said his resignation was “something he felt he had to do and he did it.”