Illinois
Dolton ‘Dictator’ Mayor Tiffany Henyard ruthlessly jeered out of meeting in another surreal moment for Illinois village
Dolton “Dictator” Mayor Tiffany Henyard was ruthlessly jeered out of a municipal meeting she barged into minutes Monday night — marking another surreal moment for the beleaguered Illinois village.
The self-proclaimed “super mayor” arrived at the board meeting organized by sparring trustees an hour late — and when she tried to speak, the embattled pol was mocked, booed and shouted down, according to reports.
“I am the mayor of the village of Dolton,” Henyard said dramatically before a chorus of jeers rained down on her.
“Hold on, respect guys, respect,” she said as the commotion continued. “Let me make my statement or I’m gonna leave your illegal meeting.”
But attendees didn’t seem to care as they continued to shout at her after she rose to her feet, clutched the microphone on the table and delivered an ill-fated speech.
Some residents even turned their back to her, the Chicago Tribune reported.
She said she was there to make a trio of appointments to fill vacancies, but after seven futile minutes, she ended up leaving.
“Another thing I want you to understand about the board of trustees is they are all corrupt, every last one of them up here is corrupt,” she claimed, leading up to her exit.
As She left the room, the crowd let out sarcastic cheers.
Henyard, who is also supervisor of nearby Thornton Township, at first attended her own meeting at the village hall, but was forced to cancel it because only two other trustees showed, NBC Chicago reported.
“As you can see, the board did not show up, and these are the things residents are tired of,” she reportedly said at that meeting.
“They are tired of these games.”
Henyard cryptically posted on Facebook on Tuesday, “I need all my black sheep to stand with me.”
“You are not alone if God is for us then who can be against us,” she wrote.
Henyard has faced the wrath of Dolton residents — with some calling her a dictator — and some of her fellow elected officials over allegations she misused taxpayer funds and mismanaged other aspects of the village.
Subpoenas have been served in Dolton and Thornton Township as part of a federal probe.
A report undertaken by ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed this summer the village’s finances are in shambles due to increased spending.
Henyard wants to name a new police chief, village administrator and village attorney, but a Cook County judge determined last month Henyard didn’t follow protocol when she tried to make the proposed appointments after trustees opposed to Henyard filed a lawsuit, the Tribune reported.
The meeting where Henyard waltzed in late was held in a park district fieldhouse after an Illinois attorney general’s office ruled the village violated the state’s transparency laws by not giving residents a large enough venue to all attend, according to the newspaper.
On Tuesday, she filed a lawsuit calling on a judge to force the opposing trustees to hold meetings at the village hall, accusing them of illegally holding meetings at the fieldhouse, ABC 7 Chicago reported.
Illinois
Woman found dead near Schamburg, Illinois shopping center, man in custody
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
Around 5:25 a.m., Schaumburg police were called to the 100 block of South Roselle Road. They found a woman dead at the scene.
Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene.
The investigation so far indicates that the incident was domestic, and the man and woman knew each other.
Police said the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the public. But there was a large police presence at the scene, and alternate routes were advised.
Illinois
Illinois officials investigating death connected to Rock Co. homicide
PRINCETON, Ill. (WMTV) – The Illinois State Patrol is investigating a death after officials found a suspect’s vehicle wanted in connection to a Wisconsin homicide, Illinois State Police reported.
Just before 10 p.m. on December 10, ISP troopers and several other agencies attempted to pull a vehicle over in Princeton, Illinois, that was wanted in a Rock County homicide.
Officials did not specify which Rock Co. case this incident is connected to.
Princeton is about an hour and 45 minutes away from Rock County, Wisconsin.
After the driver did not pull over, police chased the vehicle into the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on I-80 westbound.
When officers went up to the vehicle, authorities stated the driver was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities did not identify the driver.
ISP is working with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office in this investigation.
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Illinois
Illinois Court of Claims goes digital with e-filing and remote hearings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced a significant modernization initiative for the Illinois Court of Claims, introducing electronic filing options and remote hearings. This transition replaces the outdated paper-based system, which often delayed case processing and complicated access for claimants. “For too long, the state’s Court of Claims has been forced to rely on outdated, paper-driven processes that made filing a claim slower and more complicated,” Giannoulias said. “By making this a fully digital process, we’re making government more accessible, more transparent and more efficient for the people it serves.”
Starting today, all filings with the Court of Claims will be submitted through a new online e-filing portal. Users can create an account, follow step-by-step instructions, and submit their claims directly through the system. Training videos will be available to assist first-time users. The digital platform allows Illinoisans to manage their claims conveniently, track updates instantly, and receive real-time notifications as their case progresses. It also eliminates the need for mailing multiple paper copies and reduces administrative processing times.
The modernization initiative aligns with broader technology upgrades across the Secretary of State’s office and the Illinois court system. Enabled by HB 1576, sponsored by State Rep. Terra Costa Howard and State Sen. Michael Halpin, the measure authorizes remote hearings and allows the public to file claims, submit evidence, and pay fees online. The Illinois Court of Claims serves as the venue for individuals seeking financial compensation from the state in cases involving state responsibility, including injuries, property damage, and wrongful imprisonment. Improving access and efficiency is crucial for Illinoisans navigating these complex circumstances. Claimants with questions can contact the Court of Claims Clerk’s Office at ClerkofCoC@ilsos.gov or (217) 782-7101.
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