News
Another Chaotic Dolton Village Board Meeting
“Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard has certainly been controversial. From dressing up as Nino Brown and demanding that residents “pay me what you owe me” to…
Redlining Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi
An Illinois Answers and Chicago Tribune investigative report found Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office missed critical data from at least 620 properties in 2023 alone. This…
James Patton is a FAILED Alderman in Calumet City
James Patton is an Alderman in Calumet City who got appointed when the former 6th ward Alderman resigned as a special favor to Michelle Qualkinbush.…
Woman accusing community activist Andrew Holmes of assault releases video statement
Fenia Dukes says she feels victimized by Dolton trustee Andrew Holmes, Mayor Tiffany Henyard DOLTON, Ill. — A woman who claims she was assaulted by…
79-year-old man arrested in 1966 stabbing of 18-year-old
A 79-year-old Missouri man was charged with first degree murder on Monday for allegedly stabbing a woman more than 120 times nearly six decades ago,…
FBI serves subpoenas at Dolton Village Hall amid corruption allegations
DOLTON – The FBI served subpoenas at the Dolton Village Hall on Friday amid allegations of corruption leveled against Mayor Tiffany Henyard and other city…
Thornton Township Residents Rally For Accountability
On Saturday, residents from the cities and villages turned out at River Oaks Mall calling for accountability and express their concerns about how Thornton Township…
Karen Yarbrough Dies At 73 After Hospitalization
After being admitted to the hospital last week for an undisclosed medical condition, Karen Yarbrough has died this evening. Yarbrough is the first Black person…
Dolton Trustees Intend To Hire Lori Lightfoot For Henyard Investigation
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been accused of misusing public funds, among other charges. Trustees say they have not been shown records addressing city finances…
Shooting At Harvey Popeye’s Leaves Man Critically Wounded
A shooting occurred at the Harvey Popeye’s restaurant located at 257 E. 147th Street, leaving one critically wounded. City officials said a male victim was…
Politics
Eileen O’Neill Burke wins Democratic primary race for Cook…
After a week of county late arriving vote by mail ballots, Eileen O’Neill Burke has been declared the winner in the race for Cook County…
Events
South Holland Master Chorale concert extends across centuries
South Holland Master Chorale will combine music from the 18th century and the 21st century in a concert titled “A Mass for Troubled Times” to…
Sports
New Chicago White Sox Stadium 1 step closer as…
A new Chicago White Sox stadium could be one step closer to reality as the team’s chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is set to meet with legislative…
Opinion
Property tax reform isn’t reform if it helps gentrify…
Since the property tax assessments for West Chicago Township, which includes the neighborhood of Pilsen, came out a few weeks ago, my ward office has…
