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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.
DeKalb Co. five-car pileup kills two
CORTLAND, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are dead and multiple are injured after a five-car pileup on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at 5:19 p.m. on Interstate 88 east of Hinckley Road near mile marker 99 in Cortland. Due to rush hour and a...
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and language […]
Honest Abe Auto Sales fails to live up to their name, Attorney General Todd Rokita recovers almost half a million dollars against Indy car dealer
INDIANAPOLIS –Four Indianapolis used-car stores, which might rank among the area’s most notoriously misnamed business enterprises, are accused of using bait-and-switch sales tactics, falsely advertising prices, and preying on Hoosiers with subprime credit. The stores are now, after a settlement with Attorney General Todd Rokita, forced to pay...
How Hoosier vets can get help with back-to-school expenses
(MIRROR INDY) — Indiana veterans and their families can get help with back-to-school costs through August. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs launched its Operation Back to School on July 15. The effort offers $500 per qualified dependent child living with veterans to help with the purchase of school supplies and other school-related expenses. Related: Where […]
IBJ unveils new Indiana 250
IBJ Media announced the third annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community leaders, community organizations, nonprofits, government entities and members from the public and private sector. CEO Nate Feltman stated that the landscape of impactful Indiana residents is forever changing. “It’s hard to...
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
Looking to live offline? Indiana spots appear in top 150 counties nationally
Are you looking to get away from your hectic day-to-day life or the hustle and bustle of a large urban city? A recent study from BusinessElectric.com found the top 150 counties in the nation for off-grid living, which just might offer a more serene and peaceful lifestyle. Here's what we...
IHSAA football 2024: Under-the-radar defensive playmakers from Central Indiana
Five weeks from Friday night officially marks the start of the high school football season. We continue our march to Week 1 this week with a look at 20 defensive playmakers who might be flying under the radar in Central Indiana: Ife Adeoba, Pike ...
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
Regional Health Systems holds ribbon cutting for innovative Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at Merrillville location
On Tuesday July 16, Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group Member, hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at their Merrillville Care Center location. The Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit, which has been in the works for over a year and a half, is a facility that will provide individuals experiencing a mental health crisis with immediate care and support. Additionally, the staff is available to assist in crisis 24/7 since the emergency number is always staffed and open.
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