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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.
Henyard's lawsuit claims four trustees and other village officials illegally held a meeting at a Park District building instead of Dolton Village Hall.
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
Court documents for the Oct. 22 scheduled court date show that Henyard and her boyfriend, Kamal Woods, were $3,350 past due on their rent.
The documents filed by the Cook County Court on Sept. 18 show that Henyard and her boyfriend, Kamal Woods, were $3,350 past due on their rent and that she wouldn't allow for inspection of the home.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
A judge put a stop to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's plans to appoint new village leaders on her own, in an order granted Wednesday. Tara Molina reports.
The injunctions prohibit Henyard from making appointments without board approval, while the restraining order prohibits any of her appointees from taking office.
Injunctions issued Wednesday prohibit Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard prohibit Henyard from making appointments without board approval, while the restraining order prohibits any of her appointees from taking office.
The Thornton Township trustees claimed items not approved by the board keep showing up for approval.
The Thornton Township trustees claimed items not approved by the board keep showing up for approval, and wants more transparency from Supervisor Tiffany Henyard. Jermont Terry reports.
It was revealed Thursday night that the village's bank was so fed up that it ordered the village to close its account and take its business elsewhere.
While the trustees wait for several investigations to unfold, they are also trying to move forward with business. Jermont Terry reports.
A Dolton school district official claimed in a federal lawsuit she was put on unpaid leave after raising concerns over the use of $13 million in federal funds.
The Dolton school official said she was suspended after asking about what happened with $13 million in federal school relief funds.
A Dolton school district official claimed in a federal lawsuit she was put on unpaid leave after raising concerns over the use of $13 million in federal funds.
Henyard is currently under investigation over her handling of village finances in her role as the mayor of Dolton.
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who is also the mayor of Dolton, passionately spoke out on spending at a meeting Tuesday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
The Cubs (91-70) will host San Diego in the first round of the playoffs.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Montreal M. Montgomery, 22, faces multiple charges, including criminal sexual assault in the alleged extortion and sexual assault of a teenage girl he met through social media earlier this year.
The 28th Chicago Half Marathon and 5K will include runners from all 50 states and 41 countries.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
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Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
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The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
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The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
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The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
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Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
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It's Fat Bear Week, and you can vote online for the bear you want to see in the finals!
Stop by Dogtopia of Oakbrook Terrace for Small Business Saturday.
The annual “Out of the Darkness” walk will take place in Chicago on Saturday to honor those impacted by suicide.
Protesters are expected to return to Broadview after Friday's clash with federal agents outside the ICE facility.
This comes a day after clashes between protesters and ICE agents outside the federal immigration detention facility.
One day after ICE agents detained a tamale vendor in Chicago, there's growing concern over the chilling effect that could linger among the wider street vendor community.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
The Cubs (91-70) will host San Diego in the first round of the playoffs.
Police found an 18-year-old man unresponsive on the street with a gunshot wound to the head just before midnight.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
The Cubs (91-70) will host San Diego in the first round of the playoffs.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run shot to become the first Cubs player with 30 homers, 30 doubles and 30 stolen bases in a season as Chicago pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 12-1 on Friday.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
At least eight burglaries were reported since Sunday in the Brighton Park, Chicago Loop, Lake View East, Edgewater, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
