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Recent News About Cook County
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Dolton ordered to pay over $47K after FOIA lawsuit ruling
Yesterday, the Village of Dolton, Illinois was ordered by a court to pay attorney fees totaling $41,029.45, costs amounting to $1,494.02, and a civil penalty of $5,000.00 in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit brought by Edgar County...
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Most claims in Sen. Hastings lawsuit against political rivals dismissed; sanctions hearing set
Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings’s lawsuit against several political opponents has been mostly dismissed by a Cook County court, with only certain claims allowed to proceed and a hearing scheduled to consider possible sanctions.
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Court orders Dolton to pay attorney fees and penalties in FOIA lawsuit
A Cook County court has ordered the Village of Dolton, Illinois, to pay attorney fees, filing fees, and civil penalties in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case.
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Court orders Dolton to pay fees in FOIA violation case
On July 17, 2025, the Cook County Court ordered the Village of Dolton, Illinois, to pay attorney fees amounting to $10,068.70 and filing fees of $460.47.
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Thornton Township seeks clarity over elected officials' compensation legality
There has been ongoing discussion regarding the compensation of Thornton Township elected officials.
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Shelby County's new credit card policy raises legal concerns
The Shelby County Board recently adopted a new credit card policy, which has sparked controversy and raised questions about its alignment with legal statutes.
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Tiffany Henyard faces accusations of unlawful electioneering
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard has once again been involved in actions considered to be unlawful electioneering.
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Justice Department sues Illinois over sanctuary policies
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker, the Chicago Police Department, and Cook County.
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Judge orders Nate Fields on ballot for Thornton Township Supervisor
A Cook County judge has ordered that Nate Fields' name be included on the ballot for Thornton Township Supervisor as an independent candidate in the upcoming election.
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Court denies Dolton mayor's request for meeting location change
Yesterday, the Cook County Circuit Court ruled against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in her lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). The lawsuit aimed to mandate that all future meetings of the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees be held at the village hall. It also sought to prevent the Dolton Park District from hosting meetings on its property and to invalidate actions taken during those meetings.
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Appellate court denies Dolton mayor's appeal on restraining orders
The Illinois Appellate Court has denied Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's interlocutory appeal regarding the restraining orders issued by the Cook County Circuit Court. The temporary restraining orders (TROs) had removed three appointees of Mayor Henyard due to the board not providing their advice or consent, as mandated by Illinois municipal law. Additionally, the court's decision reinstated Keith Freeman as Village Administrator.
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Village trustees file motion against mayor over restraining order violations
Dolton Village Trustees have initiated legal proceedings in Cook County Circuit Court, seeking a Rule to Show Cause against Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Ronnie Burge Sr. The trustees allege that Mayor Henyard has prohibited village administrator Keith Freeman from performing his duties, which they claim is a violation of a recent temporary restraining order. Additionally, they accuse Burge Sr. of failing to return the village’s police chief badge, keys, and uniform.
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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces eviction from residence
Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, along with township employee Kamal Woods and other unidentified occupants, are facing a residential eviction case. The case was filed on September 18, 2024, in Cook County Circuit Court.
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Thornton Township Supervisor accused of misusing public funds for campaign
Tiffany Henyard, Thornton Township Supervisor, is alleged to have charged over $16,400 to township taxpayers for her "Friends of Tiffany Henyard" political campaign event held on September 1, 2024. Receipts provided to Frank Ghorbani under the Freedom of Information Act indicate that expenses for the event were billed under Thornton Township's name.
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Discrepancies arise in reporting on Shelby County Court hearing
The Shelby County Court hearing on State’s Attorney Woolery’s subpoenas to the County Board Chairman and the contracted auditing firm concluded with the court quashing the subpoenas and auditing State’s Attorney Woolery’s MX cases. However, local residents might not be aware of this outcome based on reports from their local newspaper.
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Thornton Township supervisor accused of misusing public resources for reelection campaign
Last Sunday, the Thornton Township Supervisor used Village of Dolton property, and Thornton Township funds, equipment, personnel, and food bank to support her "Friends of Tiffany Henyard" campaign in her bid for reelection as township supervisor.
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Thornton Township Supervisor faces allegations of misuse of public funds
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard is once again under scrutiny for allegedly using public funds, property, or credit for her private electioneering purposes. Critics argue that this conduct may be prosecutable under Article VIII, Section 1 of the Illinois Constitution. The courts have previously determined that violations of this section are felonious and can be prosecuted under the Official Misconduct statute in the Illinois Criminal Code.
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Public employee tally: Bottom 25 counties in Illinois
Clay and Coles are among the Illinois counties that employ the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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25 biggest spenders: What Illinois counties rank highest?
Edgar, Cumberland and Coles top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.