South Cook News

Dolton Mayor Henyard’s failure: 13 city vehicles getting repossessed; $76k in delinquent payments

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 16, 2024

Just like her previous failed businesses (bounced checks, failure to pay rent, unsanitary restaurant, state involuntarily dissolved her business, failed to pay contractual payments, deep in debt with community college, among other things), Henyard is “leading” the village of Dolton on the fast-track to nowhere, except bankruptcy.

Dolton sued again for withholding public records

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 8, 2024

Today we filed another lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) to force the village of Dolton, Illinois to produce the public records requested more than 5 weeks ago.

Dolton’s Mayor Tiffany Henyard accused of civil rights violations in federal lawsuit

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 26, 2024

In a Section 1983 lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard and several Dolton police officers (Hopson, Devries, and Harris) are accused of civil rights violations, which include First Amendment Retaliation, Fourth Amendment wrongful arrest, Fourth Amendment malicious prosecutions, Monell claims under the First and Fourth Amendments, State Malicious Prosecution, and Indemnification claims.

Thornton Township’s newest self-serving, unlawful compensation ordinance; assuring reelection of incumbents

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Dec 20, 2023

Thornton Township and its dishonorable Supervisor, Tiffany Henyard, recently passed another patently offensive, unlawful, and self-serving compensation setting ordinance for its elected officials.

Tiffany Henyard Cares “Foundation” not in good standing with Sec of State; Failed to register with AG

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Oct 16, 2023

Like her previous attempts at business (which included bounced checks, failure to pay rent, and contract canceled by community college) and politics, this one appears to be failing at everything she touches.

Monica Gordon Resigned From Prairie State Community College Board

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Sep 29, 2023

Monica Gordon finally resigned as trustee of the Prairie State Community College board in a letter sent to board members yesterday.

Watchdog training In Dolton, IL. – Oct 7th

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Sep 19, 2023

Feel free to join us for a Watchdog Training Session in Dolton, Ill. on October 7, 2023, from 8:00 am until noon.

Dolton Police and Fire Department telephones were disconnected

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Sep 10, 2023

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, while extremely busy planning and holding parties on Thornton Township taxpayer’s dime appeared to fail to ensure the telephone bills were paid for the Dolton Police and Fire Departments.

Video: Dolton Mayor Henyard accused of using police for political retaliation

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Aug 18, 2023

Residents, Village of Dolton Trustees, and Dolton Park District Commissioners came together for a press conference yesterday, and all of them alleged Tiffany Henyard, Mayor of Dolton and Thornton Township Supervisor, has been using the Dolton Police Department for political retaliation against residents, trustees, and park district commissioners.

Dolton park district to file lawsuit against the mayor of Dolton, sends strong message against bullying

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Aug 18, 2023

Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0439 (Civil Liability for Doxing Act) which becomes effective on January 1, 2024.

Mayor Tiffany Henyard operating unlicensed Dolton animal control facility

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jul 17, 2023

According to the Department of Agriculture license search database, the Village of Dolton, under the direction of Mayor Tiffany Henyard, has been operating its “Animal Control” department and facility without the required license from IDOA.

Bullets riddled cars of vocal opponent of Mayor Tiffany Henyard

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jul 17, 2023

At approximately 6:30 a.m. on July 14, former Dolton Village Trustee Valeria Stubbs was the unfortunate recipient of at least 9 rounds fired into her vehicles while they were parked at her house in Dolton.

Thornton Township funds used for Tiffany Henyard’s political campaign fundraiser

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jul 7, 2023

Thornton Township Supervisor Henyard responded to our questions with this statement claiming it was a mistake and was never paid.

Thornton Twp appears to have violated state law by locking assessor out of her office & removing files and equipment

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 9, 2023

When Thornton Township Officials or employees removed the Township Assessor’s equipment from the Assessor’s office and placed them in an unsecured location, it appears the requirements in the Property Tax Code have been violated.

Thornton Twp Supervisor Tiffany Henyard threatened FOX-32; Published letter

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 8, 2023

After the scathing and truthful reports on Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard last week, Henyard sent FOX-32 a letter in which she threatened to make certain information public in reference to a FOX-32 reporter.

Thornton Twp assessor locked out of office by embattled supervisor Tiffany Henyard

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 7, 2023

Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard removed the office supplies of the Thornton Township Assessor, placed them in a common area of the building, and changed the locks on the Assessor’s office door.

Police called to Thornton Township while FOX 32, others interviewing assessor

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 6, 2023

Breaking now 6-6-2023, 1445 hours: While FOX32 and other news media were interviewing the Thornton Township Assessor on why Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard removed the assessors’ belongings and changed the locks on the assessor’s office.

Breaking: Guns, drugs, and Thornton Township vehicles

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | May 28, 2023

We have received credible tips that four employees of Thornton Township were stopped yesterday while operating a Thornton Township vehicle during working hours.

From North Cook News

Legislative staffers should be terminated, prosecuted

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | 1 year ago

This past week, the Illinois House of Representatives were busy passing legislation in the dark of night again, but this time some legislators noticed votes being cast by staffers without the member being present.

Rep. Thaddeus Jones: “Tiffany Henyard is stealing money from Thornton Township”

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Mar 29, 2023

https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2023/03/rep-thaddeus-jones-tiffany-henyard-is-stealing-money-from-thornton-township/