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Thornton Township Board clashes with Supervisor Tiffany Henyard over spending
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- A meeting of the Thornton Township Board grew heated Tuesday night, as the embattled board supervisor squared off with members of the board over spending.Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor and also to minimize non-approved spending. As a result, some board members refused to approve the hiring of landscaping contractors for the township. Henyard is also the mayor of Dolton, and is the subject of lawsuits and investigations. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in April agreed to investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard amid claims that Henyard misused public funds—and the Dolton Village Board overrode a veto by Henyard f that investigation.The FBI also served two subpoenas to the village earlier this year—in a probe many believe centers around Henyard and her lack of transparency.Other scandals have also plagued the south suburban village lately. Fenia Dukes, a former village worker, filed a civil lawsuit claiming Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May of last year.
11 Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction Across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service has released a concerning update indicating that at least 11 tornadoes battered Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana on Monday, resulting in significant damage and power outages across these regions. As teams assess the devastation that disrupted lives and landscapes, preliminary findings reveal a trail of ruin in the wake of these weather events. According to NBC Chicago, hundreds of thousands were plunged into darkness sans electricity, while the infrastructure was severely compromised in multiple locations.
Congresswoman Budzinski opens small business training lecture at CAP 1908
Late Monday morning, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois’s 13th congressional district opened for a small business training lecture dedicated to empowering Springfield’s Black community, kicking off a packed day of activities for the congresswoman which concluded with a tour of Black-owned businesses across Springfield. The training course was...
It’s Movie Night July 26th
Movie Night at Rotary Hill: “Minions” on July 26 (All Ages) Join St. Timothy Families and the Naperville Park District outdoors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend! Bring your own folding chairs or a blanket. Meet at 8:00pm, movie starts at 8:30pm. Please...
Reimbursement delays put Hoosier nursing homes in financial jeopardy
INDIANAPOLIS — Some Indiana nursing homes say they're facing a crisis that could affect thousands of older Hoosiers and their families. Those facilities say they haven't been paid for weeks and are coming dangerously close to running out of money. It centers around the state's transition to something called...
Youth vote targeted at ‘party-agnostic’ event for teens, college kids during GOP convention
MILWAUKEE — Young people provided a glimmer of hope on the outskirts of the 2024 Republican National Convention that has been dominated nightly by speeches filled with doom, inaccuracies and fearmongering. A few dozen high school and college students gathered a half-mile away from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, where the RNC is taking place, […] The post Youth vote targeted at ‘party-agnostic’ event for teens, college kids during GOP convention appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Alderman proposes lowering Chicago’s default speed limit to 25 mph
A Chicago alderman on Wednesday introduced a proposal to lower the city’s default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) said even a small reduction in speed on city streets could drastically reduce the number of traffic fatalities every year in Chicago. “I...
Chicago weather: Eyeing a wonderful weekend
CHICAGO - Pleasant weather is on the way right through the weekend. Each day will feature a good deal of sun during this period. This morning, there will be a bit more cloudiness streaming off the lake. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 70s. Then it’s low-to-mid...
A New Tour Gets a Head Start on the Centennial of Route 66
“What do you think of when you think of Route 66?” Mike McMains asked the three dozen passengers on his Route 66 trolley tour. “I’m not sure who that is,” McMains said. “He was on 77 Sunset Strip.”. Route 66 means something different to everyone, and the...
Advanced Photon Source reopens at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont after being upgraded
One of the most complex high-tech machines on Earth is back up and running Wednesday in Lemont at the Argonne National Laboratory.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Department of Energy officials and Argonne representatives gathered to celebrate the upgrade of the "Advanced Photon Source."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe machine is responsible for some of the most innovative research in the world.Argonne National Laboratory's newly-upgraded Advanced Photon Source, or APS, is open again for research. The machine is used in nearly every scientific field from drugs and medical treatments to advanced battery technology and clean energy."You are...
Angel Reese's Postgame Interaction With A'ja Wilson Is Going Viral
The Chicago Sky traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday to face off against the defending champion Aces. Following Chicago's 93-85 victory, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen greeting Aces star A'ja Wilson with a hug. Wilson and Reese were filmed sharing a short conversation, which had WNBA fans buzzing ...
Girl, 11, among 5 juveniles charged in violent attack, robbery on CTA train
CHICAGO - An 11-year-old girl and four other juveniles were charged in a violent attack that happened on a CTA train in the Loop last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
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