Trump & Truth Store owner claims fines from village of Huntley, Illinois, eviction notice are 'political': 'I'm gonna fight it'
Share this @internewscast.com

HUNTLEY, Ill. (WLS) — A legal battle is brewing in the northwest suburbs over a business called the Trump & Truth Store.

The village says there are ordinance violations, but the business owner says the whole thing is political.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Attorneys for the landlord who owns the building where the Trump & Truth Store is located are trying to get the business evicted.

The owner says she’s being singled out because of politics.

The store is filled with pro-Donald Trump T-shirts, hats and just about everything else you can imagine.

Owner Lisa Fleischmann has been operating the store in a Huntley strip mall for over a year. However, for the past five months, she has been accumulating fines from the village, reaching up to $500 daily.

The fines stem from citations issued by the village for supposed violations, such as obstructing the sidewalk with items like a life-sized inflatable Donald Trump.

“I need to stand up for the small businesses, let along it’s totally political,” Fleischmann said.

Fleischmann is clearly a supporter of the president, and says she opened the business to promote conversation and political discourse.

Fleischmann states that Huntley village inspectors have informed her that she cannot place tables and chairs outside or showcase her merchandise in the public area outside her store.

She says she believes she is being singled out.

“I’m gonna fight it and get people’s attention because without it we’re never gonna have change,” Fleischmann said.

Fleischmann is now facing two legal fights: one against the village over the alleged violations and the other against her landlord, who is trying to evict her.

The landlord has not returned requests for comment.

The village sent a statement, saying in part “Ms. Fleischmann insists on maintaining signage in violation of the ordinance that includes temporary banners, flags, inflatable figures, and signs placed within the right-of-way.”

Fleischmann’s attorney says she is being singled out, and he believes she will be vindicated.

“We’re optimistic things are going to go well, and Lisa is going to have the opportunity to maintain her store,” attorney David Shestokas said.

Fleischmann’s attorney says he is considering a counter-suit against the village of Huntley.

He says he believes it is a constitutional issue, and they have violated her rights to free speech and equal protection.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Florida Uber Eats driver noticed autistic son missing from car, continues delivery: police

Florida Uber Eats Driver Reports Autistic Son Missing During Delivery, Police Investigate

A Florida Uber Eats driver has been charged with child neglect after…
Dad finds 13-year-old son dead after 200-foot fall from bluff inside popular National Park site

Tragic National Park Accident: Father Discovers Son’s Fatal 200-Foot Fall

In a heart-wrenching incident in Arkansas over the weekend, a father discovered…
Los Angeles teacher says ICE agents are 'not the only ones with guns' following shooting of federal agent

Los Angeles Teacher Sparks Controversy with Bold Statement on Guns After ICE Agent Shooting

A Los Angeles high school history teacher, who is a prominent voice…
Former St. Johns fire chief wins lawsuit

Ex-St. Johns Fire Chief Triumphs in Landmark Legal Victory: What This Means for Firefighting Leadership

St. Johns County has agreed to a $500,000 settlement with its former…
Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention

Advocacy Group Urges Release of Expectant Mothers from Detention Facilities

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Pregnant women detained by U.S. immigration authorities…
ABC's 'World News Tonight' anchor David Muir honored by Temple University

ABC’s David Muir Receives Prestigious Honor from Temple University for Excellence in Journalism

PHILADELPHIA — Temple University recently hosted a celebration honoring outstanding achievements in…
Vermont police search for student who vanished from Middlebury College

Vermont Authorities Intensify Search for Missing Middlebury College Student

Authorities in Vermont have initiated an extensive search for a missing senior…
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir reveals how Epstein, Maxwell ‘broke down’ girls step by step in psychological war

Virginia Giuffre’s Memoir Exposes Epstein and Maxwell’s Chilling Tactics in Systematic Psychological Manipulation

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s first encounter with Jeffrey Epstein’s pink-hued mansion in Palm…
NYC mayoral candidates clash bitterly during final debate

Final NYC Mayoral Debate Sparks Heated Exchanges Among Candidates

NEW YORK (AP) — During the heated final debate in New York…
Five Points businesses recovering after break-ins

Five Points Businesses Rebound Following Recent Break-Ins

Pattaya Thai is among several businesses in Five Points grappling with the…
Former ESPN Host Blasts Boy Competing Against Daughter

Ex-ESPN Host Criticizes Boy Competing Against His Daughter in Sports Event

Outrage Erupts as Christian Ponder’s Wife Criticizes Transgender Participation in Girls’ Sports…
Baby humpback whale meets tragic end off New Jersey coast in suspected propeller strike

Tragic Loss: Young Humpback Whale Falls Victim to Suspected Propeller Accident off New Jersey Coast

A young humpback whale, found stranded near Long Beach Island, New Jersey,…