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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson refocuses on expanding Sustainable Community Schools

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. Sitting in a circle with dozens of students at Collins Academy on Chicago’s west side, Mayor Brandon Johnson asked a straightforward question: “What do you need?” Melvin Hines, a soft-spoken junior in purple track pants and a black zip-up […]

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Chicago mayor to ask City Council to spend $70M on migrant services

ALICE YIN and DAN PETRELLA Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — In an about-face, Mayor Brandon Johnson is now asking aldermen to approve using another $70 million in city funds to maintain this year’s migrant response. This week, the mayor’s office began briefing City Council members on plans to push through the item as a means to […]

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Lori Lightfoot hired to investigate Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard

Politics By Megan Palin and Aneeta Bhole Published April 8, 2024, 9:33 p.m. ET The Illinois village of Dolton has voted in favor of a resolution to hire ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate its own leader, Tiffany Henyard, who is accused of misusing taxpayer funds and various other corrupt practices. Lightfoot, who lost her […]

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Controversial Illinois mayor faces calls to resign in heated village meeting: ‘Disgrace’

DOLTON, Ill. (TND) — Residents of Dolton, Illinois took to their village hall Monday to express fury with their embattled mayor who has come under fire for alleged misuse of public funds. Dolton residents have questioned Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s leadership since February, when scrutiny of her spending habits began. Henyard has allegedly spent public funds […]

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Dolton residents demand ‘Dictator’ Mayor Tiffany Henyard resign

US News By Katherine Donlevy Published April 2, 2024, 7:07 p.m. ET A mob of furious Illinoisans demanded Monday that self-described “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard resign from her post as the “Dolton Dictator” battles simultaneous sexual assault and money embezzlement scandals. The Village of Dolton’s monthly board meeting delved into chaos as the swarm of […]

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Chicago City Council to mull $1.25 billion of bonds | #citycouncil

On Friday, the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee will discuss $1.25 billion of general obligation and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation bonds that Mayor Brandon Johnson has urged the City Council to approve. But no vote will take place on the bonds as of yet. The Johnson administration is reportedly aiming to pass the bond measure […]

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Marissa, Ill. mayor resigns after FOX Files investigation into pay discrepancies

MARISSA, Ill. – In a FOX Files follow-up, an Illinois village on the radar for months is back in the headlines as the acting mayor abruptly quits. Jeremy Embrich announced his immediate resignation as the mayor of Marissa, Illinois, by letter Monday evening. Embrich was appointed to the spot after the village’s elected mayor, Chad […]

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Horrifying New Allegations Against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Dolton, Ill., Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing new disturbing allegations after weeks of speculation around her reported misuse of taxpayer dollars. ‘The Good Wife’ Alum Cush Jumbo On Murder Mystery Show ‘Criminal Record’, Reveals Her Weapon of Choice According to NBC Chicago, the Illinois Department of Human Rights is investigating sexual harassment and retaliation complaints […]

Alabama

Alabama showdown looms between Carl and Moore | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The member vs. member primary in Alabama between GOP Reps. Jerry Carl and Barry Moore is exposing a growing rivalry as it enters its final week. The Super Tuesday contest will end the congressional career of one of the lawmakers, who are both in their second terms. In advertisements, both men have sought to paint […]

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Illinois mayor is now accused of shutting down businesses that refuse to donate to her campaign and blasting Rihanna’s ‘B***h Better Have My Money’ at board meetings

Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard is accused of of shutting down businesses that refuse to donate to her campaign One resident claimed that Henyard forced the closure of his trucking business after he refused to renew a $3,500 contribution to her political fund During a meeting, she reportedly signaled for a DJ to play Rihanna’s ‘Bitch […]