Newly elected board members and Supervisor Napoleon Harris fielded public calls for transparency and the release of a forensic audit into the township’s finances at its meeting on May 27.
At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.
The event, hosted by the Democrats of Thornton Township and open to the public, marks the earliest glimpse of potential candidates for county, state, and judicial districts representing the Southland.
Harvey residents gathered for an LGBTQ+ pride demonstration before a council meeting after Mayor Chris Clark suggested Ryan Sinwelski, an openly gay resident, was a pedophile in April. The mayor is denying it.
The county board passed a resolution that provides additional funding to a homebuyers’ program that helps offset initial housing costs
One day after misdemeanor charges against her were dropped, the alderwoman is now facing a felony charge alleging she assaulted a Harvey police officer in April.
Just 20 minutes into the May 12 City Council meeting, Mayor Chris Clark ordered police to remove residents after they clapped during public comment. Prior to the meeting, Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) held a press conference to address her recent arrest.
Illinois Sen. Napoleon Harris was officially sworn in as Thornton Township supervisor on May 19, replacing embattled forerunner Tiffany Henyard who is currently under federal investigation for alleged financial malpractices during her tenure.
The county board unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Commissioner Tara Stamps (1st).
The new board of trustees will be sworn in May 19.
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