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Dolton swears in Tiffany Henyard, 37, as village’s first female, youngest mayor

May 8, 2021 0

DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) — The incoming Dolton mayor has big plans for the south suburban community after being sworn in Saturday. Not only is she…

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Calumet City standoff ends as suspect surrenders to police after shooting

May 3, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) — An hours-long standoff in Calumet City ended Monday morning after a shooting suspect surrendered to police custody. The standoff began…

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Outgoing Calumet City mayor looks back on decades of public service

April 30, 2021 0

CALUMET CITY — Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush’s title will change, but her role will not. After more than 35 years as an elected official in Calumet…

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Burnham Mayor Robert Polk holds lead in bid for fifth term; challenger Antwon Russell not conceding yet

April 7, 2021 0

As incumbent Burnham Mayor Robert Polk looks forward to tackling priorities for his fifth term, challenger Antwon Russell holds out hope for a come-from-behind win.…

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Thaddeus Jones Becomes First African American Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois

April 6, 2021 0

Former four term Calumet City Alderman and current Illinois State Representative Thaddeus M. Jones was elected as the first African American Mayor of Calumet City.…

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Burnham Residents Furious After CARES Act Money Was Used For Water Bill Credits, But Only For Those With Meters

February 25, 2021 0

BURNHAM, Ill. (CBS) — By now, you’ve heard the term CARES Act – the federal COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress almost a year ago.…

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Community activist Andrew Holmes officially running for Dolton mayor

February 5, 2021 0

DOLTON, Ill. — Community activist Andrew Holmes is making the move into politics. Holmes officially launched his campaign to run for the mayor of south…

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Forensic Audit Details Allegations Of Questionable Spending By Since-Fired Chicago Heights Library Director

December 28, 2020 0

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) — Unexplained invoices, checks made out to friends, and her husband hired as a contractor – these are just a few…

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South suburban developer trots in with Balmoral Park racino revival

July 10, 2020 0

The first bid for a new south suburban “racino” crashed hard out of the starting gate, but a new gambling proposal to revive a nearly…

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Lilly Launches Campaign to Increase Awareness of Insulin Cost-Saving Options

January 9, 2020 0

INDIANAPOLIS – In an open letter published today in several top U.S. newspapers, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) Chairman and CEO Dave Ricks encouraged…

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