Chaos in Dolton Mayor's Office Sparks Tensions Across Thornton Township Communities
- Chaos erupted at a Dolton, Illinois village board meeting as tensions rose against Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
- The quarreling almost turned physical, leading police to intervene and prevent a fight.
- The situation highlights ongoing turmoil within the community and neighboring Thornton Township.
Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa spoke up about Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard. He said she was trying to make Markham look bad for her own gain. The meeting lasted almost two hours but was cut short because an argument almost turned into a fight. Police had to intervene to prevent a physical altercation. The meeting took place in Dolton, Illinois, and tensions rose between residents and others, almost leading to a fight. One resident called the situation a disgrace. The chaos at the meeting escalated when Mayor Henyard refused to let Lightfoot speak and tried to end the meeting. Despite a heavy police presence, the situation got out of control. Lightfoot eventually managed to address the Dolton residents, emphasizing the importance of getting to the truth. Mayor Henyard left the room when the fight was about to break out. Trustee Jason House expressed frustration at people being prevented from speaking at the meeting. Trustee Andrew Holmes attended the meeting for the first time in weeks. The trustees managed to override Henyard's veto of Lightfoot's investigation, allowing the investigation to proceed. This investigation is happening alongside an FBI probe at Dolton Village Hall. Despite the chaos, no arrests were made during the meeting.