Illinois mayor involved in wild brawl at township board meeting

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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard was verbally assaulted and threatened during a Thornton Township board meeting, where a fight broke out involving attendees. The mayor's attorney reported that Henyard attempted to intervene and sustained minor injuries. The incident involved known aggressors, including Jedediah Brown, who denied starting the altercation. This event adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding Henyard's actions and spending as mayor.

Keywords: Dolton, Tiffany Henyard, board meeting

Source: WCHS-TV8

Update At: 1/30/2025

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