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Embattled Dolton Mayor Faces Ongoing Feud With Trustees

Feud between Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Dolton's board escalates over postponed meeting and financial allegations.

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Former Assistant Accuses Dolton Mayor Of Lavish Spending Scandal

Allegations of lavish spending and unethical behavior surround Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, prompting investigations and concerns about accountability in ...

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‘The Hollywood of politics’: Chicago in spotlight as Democrats roll into town

Thousands of delegates will descend upon a city struggling to reinvent its politics after decades of control by the Democratic machine

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Dolton Police Officer Indicted On Bankruptcy Fraud Charges

Former Dolton deputy police chief indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges; Mayor Henyard under financial scrutiny.

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Investigation Reveals Alleged Misuse Of Funds By Dolton Mayor

Allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard spark shock and scrutiny in the community.

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Haitian Americans in Chicago deride Trump's false, racist claims of immigrants eating pets

Raoul, the son of Haitian immigrants, called former President Donald Trump’s debate night accusations “super-audacious fear-mongering.”

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Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Faces Public Outrage Over Scandals

Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton faces scrutiny and calls for accountability amid allegations of misconduct and scandals.

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Shooting Incident Outside Former Chicago Mayor's Home

Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot's home targeted in a shooting incident, raising concerns about the safety of public officials post-office.

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Bally’s Chicago casino closes out year $9.7M short of Lightfoot’s budget bet

The temporary casino at the historic Medinah Temple made less than a quarter of the money former Mayor Lori Lightfoot had estimated it would churn out for police and firefighter pension funds.

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Chicago ends year with fewer shootings, but more robbers use guns as overall crime remains high

The city has followed a national trend of lowered gun violence, but it has stood nearly alone in seeing a spike in robberies — 40% more victims than the year before.

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Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

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Chicago's crime problem persists despite slight decrease in shootings

Amidst a violent holiday weekend in Chicago, crime still plagues the city. Mayor Johnson's safety plan aims to address root causes, but frustration lingers.

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Democrats' Border Crisis Ignored as Migrant Deaths Reach Record Numbers

Join Alderman Raymond Lopez as he candidly discusses the chaos and crisis at the border, calling out the blame game and urging Democrats to face the truth.

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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot condemns Trump's divisive anti-immigrant rhetoric

Former Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot discusses President Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric, condemning his divisive language and emphasizing the importance...

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Governor Abbott's immigration law faces legal challenge amid border crisis

Discover the latest developments on the US-Mexico border as thousands of migrants flee their homelands. Mayor Lori Lightfoot shares her perspective on the ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s anti-violence strategy takes ex-Mayor Lightfoot’s plans to a new level in 4 violent neighborhoods

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans a range of resources, including another round of guaranteed basic income, targeted this time to four neighborhoods.

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Police contract approved, arbitrator’s disciplinary ruling rejected at another stormy City Council meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson was forced to call for a recess after public observers gathered in the third-floor gallery overlooking the City Council chambers banged on the glass and shouted from their seats.

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Civic Federation taps former city inspector general Joe Ferguson as president

Ferguson replaces Laurence Msall, the public finance expert whose death in February left a giant hole in the watchdog landscape.

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Four years later, City Council finally poised to extend lobbyist requirements to nonprofits

Nonprofit groups complained they could not afford to jump through regulatory hoops or pay hefty fines for honest mistakes. On Monday, the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight passed a revised ordinance aimed at easing those concerns.

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Affordable housing development set for North Lawndale groundbreaking

Grace Manor, with 65 apartments, is expected to be completed in 2025.

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Michael Fassnacht to resign as head of World Business Chicago

The veteran advertising executive is expected to remain in his post through at least February to ensure a transition to his successor.

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What defines Pritzker-Johnson relationship so far? Tension

Don’t be fooled by the mayor’s winning smile and soaring, preacher’s son rhetoric, nor by the governor’s make-nice statements from the podium. There is real frustration and tension behind the scenes on both sides.

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Five years ago today: Butcher paper signals FBI raid on offices of ‘untouchable’ Ed Burke — and changes Chicago history

Reporters could only speculate about what prompted the raid, but ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot admits she “rode that wave ‘till it crashed on the beach.”

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Bill to boost pensions for retired Chicago cops will cost city $60M

Cost-of-living increases of 3% will be granted to all retired Chicago police officers, regardless of whether they were born before or after Jan. 1, 1966. Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 signed into law a similar measure for retired firefighters.

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Assessment: Chicago’s mental health care model has too many barriers

Many care centers aren’t reachable by public transit, wait times are too long, and many couldn’t be reached by telephone, an analysis by proponents of reopening public health clinics shows.

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