The Latest Breaking News from Dolton

The village of Dolton mayor, who is embroiled in lawsuits, announced: ‘It’s time to be the change that is needed for the South Land’

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

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

Residents of Dolton, Illinois, confront Mayor Henyard over financial misconduct allegations and demand transparency and accountability in village governance.

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

Former employee files lawsuit against Dolton Mayor for mistreatment and wrongful termination, sparking controversy and calls for accountability.

The ordinance is about as politically rotten and self-serving as it gets — a bid by elected officials to use tax dollars and the law to chase away political rivals. This and other shenanigans illustrate how the southern suburbs have been plagued by corruption and bad government for decades.

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

While the Sun-Times is finding complaints of absentee politicians commonplace this election season, Dolton residents said their community needs elected officials’ attention and help more than most places.