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Illinois election: Thornton Township voters decide on next supervisor

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April 1, 2025

Illinois election: Thornton Township voters decide on next supervisor

THORNTON TWP., Ill. – Voters in Thornton Township will have a chance to decide who will be the next supervisor of the largest township in the state.

What we know:

Democrat Napoleon B. Harris III, a state senator, Republican Richard Nolan, Christopher Clark, the mayor of Harvey, and independent Nate Fields Jr. are vying for the role.

Incumbent Tiffany Henyard will not be on the ballot as she lost the Democratic nomination earlier this year to Harris. She will still be running as a write-in candidate.

The supervisor has significant control over township jobs, funding for community programs and neighborhood development.

The township has about 185,000 residents across 17 municipalities.

The backstory:

Henyard’s time leading the township has been marred by controversy, disputes with sitting trustees, which led to financial problems, and even a brawl that broke out at a January board meeting.

Residents in the township have expressed concern about the infighting within the current administration and transparency, Henyard’s reported $240,000 salary, and overall fiscal responsibility.

“People want to have peace here, and they want to make sure that they’re represented by a good person in office,” said Riley Rogers, the former mayor of Dolton. “There’s been a lot of turmoil here in Dolton and also in Thornton Township, so there’s gonna be a mandate today, I think.”

Rogers said he’s seen voters come out on Tuesday enthusiastic to cast their ballots.

Varnetta Williams, a township resident, said she was “tired” of the rising costs of property taxes and bills for gas and other services. Township governments are funded by local property taxes.

Henyard also lost in the primary election to retain her seat as the mayor of the Village of Dolton earlier this year.

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Central Illinois couple spends golden years serving others

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December 25, 2025

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Central Illinois couple spends golden years serving others

PEORIA (25News Now) – One Central Illinois couple is spending their golden years trying to make the world a better place.

Sandy and Phillip Anton have been volunteering at Midwest Food Bank since 2022. Sandy interacts with clients, helping them get checked in and pick out good food. Phillip is the one who operates the overhead door so that volunteers can load up the vehicles. Both of them are trained in other roles as well.

“We’ve been aware, through family and community connections, of the need, of food insecurity. We know the need is out there. We made a purposeful decision to focus our retirement on food insecurity,” Sandy said.

The food bank praised the couple for their skill at interacting with the community. The organization do much of their work with the help of volunteers like the Antons.

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Authorities: Woman’s BAC was nearly 3 times legal limit in Lombard, Illinois crash that injured family of 4

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19 hours ago

December 24, 2025

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Authorities: Woman’s BAC was nearly 3 times legal limit in Lombard, Illinois crash that injured family of 4

A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.

Among the injured was a 10-year-old boy.

Jaquelin Onofre Reyes, 27, appeared in DuPage County First Appearance Court on Wednesday morning. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office had asked to have Reyes detained on a charge of felony aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm, but Judge Joshua Dieden denied the motion.

Onofre Reyes was instead released on electronic monitoring — with conditions that she may not possess or consume any alcohol or drugs.

Lombard police were called at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday for the crash at Route 53 and the Illinois Prairie Path.

Authorities said Onofre Reyes was driving a Hummer sport-utility vehicle south on Route 53 when she veered into the northbound lanes in an attempt to pass traffic in front of her. When Onofre Reyes tried to get back into the southbound lanes, she hit another car, crossed back into oncoming northbound traffic, and hit an Infiniti sport-utility vehicle headed north, authorities said.

Inside the Infiniti were a family of four, with two children ages 7 and 10. Everyone in the family was taken to the hospital, authorities said.

The 10-year-old boy suffered serious injuries and has been taken to another hospital for surgery, authorities said.

Police found that Onofre Reyes had two open containers of alcoholic beverages in her car at the time of the crash, authorities said. Her blood alcohol level was .238 — nearly three times the legal limit, authorities said.

“This incident involved a reckless and irresponsible individual who allegedly chose to operate a motor vehicle while impaired with complete disregard for the safety of others,” Lombard police Chief Joe Grage said in a news release. “Unfortunately, this decision led to a crash that caused significant injuries to innocent people.”

Onofre Reyes is due back in court on Jan. 20 in front of DuPage County Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.

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