IL - A firefighter in the northern Illinois community of Sycamore has been charged with eavesdropping.
Authorities contend 42-year-old Kurt Mathey recorded a conversation between his fire chief and an assistant chief without their knowledge.
Mathey is out on bond after being indicted on one count of felony eavesdropping. He's on administrative leave from the department.
Mathey is the former president of Sycamore's firefighters union, which has been in heated negotiations with the city for several months. (more)
