Dolton

The small Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, has made international headlines over the course of several months — and at the center of it all: Mayor Tiffany A. Henyard.

NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup takes you on the journey of how a south suburban Illinois mayor and township supervisor rose to power, then quickly became embroiled in controversy amid allegations of corruption and misconduct.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard filed a lawsuit against the Thornton Township Democratic Caucus, which booted Henyard from the party’s slot for supervisor for the 2025 ballot.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard filed a lawsuit against the Thornton Township Democratic caucus as she aims to remain the party’s nominee for the position. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

The suburban politician who calls herself “Super Mayor” is not giving up in her battle to be on the ballot for next year’s election for Thornton Township supervisor.

Dolton is once again under a police chief vacancy following the expiration of the interim chief’s 30-day term as Mayor Tiffany Henyard prepares for a second run for office after losing the Thornton Township supervisor nomination.

The woman who calls herself “super mayor” — supervisor of Thornton Township and mayor of Dolton — is not backing down.

The woman who calls herself “super mayor” — supervisor of Thornton Township and mayor of Dolton — is not backing down. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was defeated Tuesday night in a bid to be the Democratic party nominee as she seeks reelection.

It was another eventful village board meeting in south suburban Dolton Monday night as Mayor Tiffany Henyard once again told residents she’ll be victorious in her run for a second term.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard called village police after observing workers removing banners bearing her image from city streets, according to bodycam footage.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard called village police after banners with her image were removed. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

The man picked to temporarily run Dolton’s Police Department is not cleared for duty, the state’s law enforcement standards board ruled.

The man picked to temporarily run Dolton’s Police Department is not cleared for duty, the state’s law enforcement standards board ruled.

A judge ruled Thursday that appointments made by embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard are allowed to take effect on an interim basis for 30 days before new appointments must be selected as a conflict between Henyard and some Village Board members continues.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard appeared in court Thursday to defend her controversial appointments, including for Dolton’s Police Chief role. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A public Dolton Village Board meeting was held as quorum was reached, with residents grilling Mayor Tiffany Henyard. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.

For the first time in several weeks, the Village of Dolton achieved a quorum and held a public meeting Wednesday night as trustees and Mayor Tiffany Henyard were finally under the same roof.

Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing eviction from a home leased to her and her boyfriend. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.

The landlord of a Dolton home leased to embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend attempted to serve an eviction notice Tuesday due to missed rent payments from the couple before a Thornton Township meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.