Thornton Township electors accept some — but not all — financial reports at annual town hall
Electors accepted the general assistance and road and bridge fund reports into the township’s record, but rejected the general fund findings.
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Thornton Township board approves settlement over personal injury lawsuit
Trustee Christopher Gonzalez acted as supervisor pro tempore as the board of trustees approved lingering township bills and a lawsuit settlement.
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.
County commissioner paid over $30,000 as consultant at Harvey library where husband serves as board president
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) was approved for a consultant contract with the Harvey Public Library District. Board president Anthony McCaskill is her husband.
Thornton Township tables budget items — again
The board decided to table appropriations ordinances for the general fund and general assistance fund as some members aim to gain greater financial clarity.
“Circuit breaker” program aims to provide tax relief for property owners
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging state lawmakers to fund a $200 million program to help taxpayers who’ve experienced spikes of 25 percent or more in their bills.
Thornton Township board fires two employees
After a brief closed session, trustees moved to fire two township employees, including one who was recently involved in a melee at the township hall.
Mayor Chris Clark drops out of Thornton Township supervisor race
A day after supporters dropped a ballot challenge to Senator Napoleon Harris, Harvey’s top official is bowing out of the supervisor race.
Thornton Township services set to resume but with caveats
Officials managed to pay vendors and secure insurance policies Tuesday, moving the needle on reopening the township. But the township’s still without budgets, setting up the next big financial issue for the board.
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.
Thornton Township board approves settlement over personal injury lawsuit
Trustee Christopher Gonzalez acted as supervisor pro tempore as the board of trustees approved lingering township bills and a lawsuit settlement.
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.
County commissioner paid over $30,000 as consultant at Harvey library where husband serves as board president
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) was approved for a consultant contract with the Harvey Public Library District. Board president Anthony McCaskill is her husband.
Thornton Township tables budget items — again
The board decided to table appropriations ordinances for the general fund and general assistance fund as some members aim to gain greater financial clarity.
“Circuit breaker” program aims to provide tax relief for property owners
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging state lawmakers to fund a $200 million program to help taxpayers who’ve experienced spikes of 25 percent or more in their bills.
Thornton Township board fires two employees
After a brief closed session, trustees moved to fire two township employees, including one who was recently involved in a melee at the township hall.
Mayor Chris Clark drops out of Thornton Township supervisor race
A day after supporters dropped a ballot challenge to Senator Napoleon Harris, Harvey’s top official is bowing out of the supervisor race.
Thornton Township services set to resume but with caveats
Officials managed to pay vendors and secure insurance policies Tuesday, moving the needle on reopening the township. But the township’s still without budgets, setting up the next big financial issue for the board.
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.
