Thornton Township meeting abruptly ends after trustee denied remote access
Illinois’ state transparency law allows elected officials to join meetings remotely if they have childcare conflicts. The supervisor didn’t agree.
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“This ordinance allows us to provide payers with the flexibility to use their preferred payment method—whether it’s a check, cash, debit card, or credit card,” Mayor Chris Clark said. The city comptroller’s own credit card, however, took center stage.
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Melee befalls Thornton Township meeting after speaker directs profane language at supervisor
During public comment, pastor and digital creator Jedidiah Brown criticized Tiffany Henyard's political career and told her she engaged in sexual activities to promote her career.
