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South Holland police ultimately had to clear out trustees, neighbors, and the news media after allies and critics of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard let their fists speak for them.
South Holland police ultimately had to clear out trustees, neighbors, and the news media after allies and critics of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard let their fists speak for them Tuesday night. Jermont Terry reports.
During the brawl, Supervisor Tiffany Henyard herself ran from her seat at the table in the front of the room to intervene.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired by the Dolton Board of Trustees to investigate Henyard's alleged misuse of public money.
Lightfoot reported "gross financial mismanagement" in Dolton, where Tiffany Henyard is mayor. Jermont Terry reports.
The former Chicago mayor was presenting the final summary of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at a special townhall Monday night, and residents said they were anxious to hear details. Jermont Terry reports.
Lori Lightfoot was hired by the Dolton Board of Trustees to investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's alleged misuse of public money. She will present the final summary of her investigation at a special townhall Monday night, as Jermont Terry reports.
Last month, a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left off the ballot for reelection.
New trustee Stephanie Wiedeman won nomination and was sworn in at the Tuesday night assembly. She replaced Jerry Jones, who resigned.
As a result, many have been left wondering what Henyard’s next move will be as the primary election draws near. Jermont Terry reports.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Drama persists and a federal probe remains active in the south Chicago suburb.
The attempts to keep Casundra Jordan-Hopson off the ballot were the work of an ally of current Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who is running for reelection. Tara Molina reports.
The opponents take issue with Henyard fighting to stay on one ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, while supporting them getting thrown off another for Dolton municipal races.
The opponents take issue with Henyard fighting to stay on one ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, while supporting them getting thrown off another for Dolton municipal races. Jermont Terry reports.
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate as required.
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
A regular village trustee meeting was held in Dolton Monday night, but it turned into political antics—as Mayor Henyard’s opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and said the voters will keep her there. Jermont Terry reports.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Henyard has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement.
Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has announced she will run for reelection next year. She announced her reelection bid on social media.
Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has announced she will run for re-election next year, despite being under investigation for her handling of the village's finances.
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