Thornton Township hall in South Holland set to shutter due to insurance lapse
Property insurance coverage expired Dec. 1, 2024. Now, the administrative building is set to close.
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Thornton Township barreling toward government shutdown, supervisor warns
Two trustees attempted to request a “consent email” to ensure the township’s insurance doesn’t lapse as they boycott meetings. State law doesn't allow it.
Seeking township seat, Mayor Chris Clark authorizes use of City Hall for Thornton Township special meeting
The move is a political ploy for Clark, who's team is working with Tiffany Henyard supporters to get him elected, sources say.
Sen. Napoleon Harris named Democratic nominee for Thornton Township Supervisor, nixing Tiffany Henyard’s ballot prospects
Tiffany Henyard's path to retaining her township seat is gutted after the Democratic Party’s first caucus in 30 years. But criticism mounts as to whether others were given a fair chance to nominate candidates for the 2025 races.
Clipping the wings: How state officials eviscerated basic ethics reforms in the south suburbs
Between 2016 and 2019, Southland voters approved term limits to curb corruption and career politicians. Years after Springfield influences led an effort to curtail them, some of those communities are dealing with calls for federal interventions into governmental wrongdoing and abuse.
Harvey illegally cancels public comment at council meeting, violating open meetings law
After police once again removed residents, the council voted to end the meeting without giving residents their required time to speak.
Thornton Township meetings cancelled as trustees boycott in protest of Supervisor Tiffany Henyard
Trustees Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez did not attend both a regularly scheduled and special meeting in November over financial transparency and a spirited supervisor. But now the township is operating without a budget and a forensic audit into its spending is in limbo.
Calls for Mayor Chris Clark’s resignation, opaque finances, and police intimidation mar two-hour council meeting
October’s meeting was jam packed with scathing rebuke of the Clark administration, police ticketing an Harvey library official for disorderly conduct, the treasurer’s financial concerns, and higher fines for municipal infractions.
Police intimidate residents at City Council meeting as brass announces changes to exit procedure
In September, Harvey Police Chief Cameron Biddings announced residents must exit premises after a meeting’s adjournment before the council members can exit the building.
The Renaissance Letter: Mayor Chris Clark announces bid for Thornton Township Supervisor
Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of November 25, 2024.
Thornton Township barreling toward government shutdown, supervisor warns
Two trustees attempted to request a “consent email” to ensure the township’s insurance doesn’t lapse as they boycott meetings. State law doesn't allow it.
Seeking township seat, Mayor Chris Clark authorizes use of City Hall for Thornton Township special meeting
The move is a political ploy for Clark, who's team is working with Tiffany Henyard supporters to get him elected, sources say.
Sen. Napoleon Harris named Democratic nominee for Thornton Township Supervisor, nixing Tiffany Henyard’s ballot prospects
Tiffany Henyard's path to retaining her township seat is gutted after the Democratic Party’s first caucus in 30 years. But criticism mounts as to whether others were given a fair chance to nominate candidates for the 2025 races.
Clipping the wings: How state officials eviscerated basic ethics reforms in the south suburbs
Between 2016 and 2019, Southland voters approved term limits to curb corruption and career politicians. Years after Springfield influences led an effort to curtail them, some of those communities are dealing with calls for federal interventions into governmental wrongdoing and abuse.
Harvey illegally cancels public comment at council meeting, violating open meetings law
After police once again removed residents, the council voted to end the meeting without giving residents their required time to speak.
Thornton Township meetings cancelled as trustees boycott in protest of Supervisor Tiffany Henyard
Trustees Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez did not attend both a regularly scheduled and special meeting in November over financial transparency and a spirited supervisor. But now the township is operating without a budget and a forensic audit into its spending is in limbo.
Calls for Mayor Chris Clark’s resignation, opaque finances, and police intimidation mar two-hour council meeting
October’s meeting was jam packed with scathing rebuke of the Clark administration, police ticketing an Harvey library official for disorderly conduct, the treasurer’s financial concerns, and higher fines for municipal infractions.
Police intimidate residents at City Council meeting as brass announces changes to exit procedure
In September, Harvey Police Chief Cameron Biddings announced residents must exit premises after a meeting’s adjournment before the council members can exit the building.
The Renaissance Letter: Mayor Chris Clark announces bid for Thornton Township Supervisor
Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of November 25, 2024.
