Thats more than the annual compensation paid to her predecessor, the late Frank Zuccarelli, who died in office Jan. 3. Thornton Township Supervisor Elected in February 2021 with 82% of the vote. At that time, he said he was not looking to retire anytime soon and had more work to do to help the Thornton Township community. Once again, ethics reform wouldnt fix this situation but you keep on with your partisan whining. - The Truth - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:55 am: It would be like a trustee supporting the expansion of red light cameras, coming to a public meeting dressed up as the Eye of Sauron. Hubris is the correct word in this case, however. Amid village-wide unrest and calls for improving the community, the mayor signed an executive order making Dolton Illinois a second change village by providing solutions and resources to returning citizens to properly transition back into society while teaming up with community leaders to create programs to inspire safetyMayor Henyards signature priorities to include the Block-by-Block program, an initiative designed to Dolton residents into homeowners by allowing them to purchase the vacant homes in the community for only $5000. Thats his legacy, fighting for the underdog, said Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones, who started as a volunteer in Supervisor Zuccarellis political organization at age 13. Join Supervisor Henyard & the Board of Township Trustees as we get stepping! Bank Statement (August or September 2022) What do youenjoy most about public service? Im grateful for our friendship and his service. I study migrants traveling through Mexico to the U.S. Heres what I found. Homeowners or Renters Insurance. Bring your family and friends along too! He held key votes within the Cook County Democratic Party, most recently wielding that leverage in the partys slating last month. A resolution indicated the policy was effective after the election on April 6, 2021. Presented by Supervisor Henyard and the board of trustees. River Flood . Please note: No paywall. Wiedeman was chief of staff for the late township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, but was fired when Henyard took over Zuccarellis job. The township cuts payroll checks every two weeks, or 26 times a year. Youre dishonest to any absolute because, frankly, no one is a bigger apologist to partisanship than you, no matter an ethical question. Nor does it include Henyards compensation for serving as mayor of Dolton. He was well known for his strong leadership style that is vigorous, decisive, honest and straightforward, that promotes respect and trust by the general public, superiors and peers. Calling all residents! 2022 Thornton Township. Arrangements are entrusted to Smits Funeral Home South Holland, IL. Zuccarelli, 70, Thornton Township Supervisor, passed away at his home January 3 at 1:18 p.m. South Holland paramedics responded and he was pronounced dead. Visitation for Zuccarelli will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 3:00 8:00 P.M. with a time of memorial remembrances to be held between 5:00 6:00 P.M. at the South Suburban College Fieldhouse, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL 60473. However the statute also states if a vacancy exists in any township office and the vacancy is not filled within 60 days, the electors at a special township meeting may select a qualified person to fill the vacancy and to serve until the expiration of that term.. Why is this allowed to happen in plain sight? Capitol Fax asked. He did not give the township the $5 million, so that put the township in a deficit of $5 million, because they did a build out here at the township without even having the money in the bank. Ive previously criticized Henyard for mischaracterizing grant funds as free money. Her remarks about Harris seemed to indicate the senator might have unsuccessfully lobbied for a state grant that might have funded the Township Hall renovation. In order for someone to be approved, they needed three of the four board members to vote yes. - Joe Bidenopolous - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 12:01 pm: =as the supervisor of Thornton Township, she makes more than $200,000 a year, records show=, Reason number 4,286 why townships need to be abolished. - Rudys teeth - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 12:04 pm: Is Tiffany Henyard taking a page from the Betty Loren-Maltese playbook? Why do we need townships? []. There are the pump jacks scattered across the plains, nodding up and down with metronomic regularity. 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According to Matt Dietrich, public information officer for the Illinois State Board of Elections, the township board of trustees had 60 days from the time of vacancy to call a meeting and appoint a permanent supervisor which would be by Thursday night. Thank you for supporting our journalism. He celebrated his 70th birthday in October. Thank you for supporting our journalism. Presented by Supervisor Henyard and the board of township trustees. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:27 am: I appreciate the editing, but I wrote as I wrote it for myself. Shes telling you exactly what else she is doing. You will now receive daily digital updates directly in your inbox. Voters elected Henyard Dolton mayor in April 2021. I send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones., Lt. Gov. Please note: Thornton Township Clerk Loretta Wells, left, talks with township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard March 22, 2022, during a break in a township board meeting at the township hall in South Holland. No foul play is suspected, and appears to be the result of natural causes, according to the village of South Holland. The SC predicts well eventually hear this from her: Im eager to clear my good name.. When our community was fighting for its life during the recent water crisis, Frank was there for us standing with our residents and doing all he could to help us. This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin. - Misunderstanding - Friday, Jun 2, 23 @ 7:37 am: ===You got me at more than $200,000 a year as Township supervisor. Thats not a character which is just randomly picked by someone to dress up as. Hes earning $2,154 every two weeks, which amounts to annual gross pay of $55,978. If there were a reform that prevented this nonsense of holding two offices at one time then I guess youre right. Henyard seems to be wasting public funds in plain sight on frivolous endeavors. She knows better but for reason that are unknown she simply doesnt care. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pat Quinn announces Nov. 17, 2022, he won't run for Chicago mayor. He insisted he had nothing to do with the murder. Mark your calendars! Zuccarelli was elected Thornton Township Supervisor in April 1993, after 16 years on the Thornton Township Youth Committee Board. Trustees adopted an ordinance in February to cap credit card spending at $20,000 per month, but Henyard is ignoring the policy, House said. / CBS Chicago. Contains spam, fake content or potential malware, The Lost Year: What the Pandemic Cost Teenagers, by Alec MacGillis photography by Celeste Sloman, Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries. The Cook County states attorneys office could also investigate Henyards conduct, Quinn said. Quinn said when he was governor, he signed a law creating a public access counselor within the attorney generals office to give the state the ability to enforce the open records law when communities ignored it. Henyard faces a June 28 recall referendum that could bring a swift end to her short tenure as mayor. Washington is the longest serving trustee, elected in 1997. His college and committee posts were unpaid, but over the years Supervisor Zuccarelli caught flak from opponents who accused him of double dipping with other public salaries on top of his six-figure full-time take-home pay as township supervisor. - Frumpy White Guy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 2:37 pm: Former Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown was Henyards Chief of Staff and closest political advisor. Friday forecast: Warmer temperatures away from lake, slight chance of thunderstorms in afternoon, What to know about the 3 other Donald Trump investigations, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Quinn was governor from 2009 to 2015, after George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich, both convicted of corruption. The next step has to be: Someone must make her care. Elected Thornton Township Supervisor in April 1993 and awarded Township Officials of Illnois Supervisor of the Year 1996, 2007 and 2012, Zuccarelli became a political titan and mainstay in the south suburbs. Advertisement Cause of Death No foul play is suspected, and appears to be the result of natural causes, according to the village of South Holland. Also, its obvious but Nino is the bad guy in that movie. Just news! (Ted Slowik / Daily Southtown). Join Supervisor Henyard and the board of trustees for a community end-of-the year bike ride on November 10th from 5pm to 7pm. - Demoralized - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:30 am: ==Zero focus on ethics reform this session because Democrats==. - Levois - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 12:02 pm: Having connected with Mayor Henyards instagram page, it appears she really does love her job. If so, then her thinking must be, why not? DCFS Award Letter Henyards base annual township salary of $202,950 is the same as Zuccarellis. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Medical Card- Current Date A village trustee publicly stated his belief that Henyard inherited a budget surplus when she became mayor in 2021 and now Dolton has a $5 million deficit. Or does Ms. Tiffanys future include an extended stay at the Greybar Hotel? Another example is the Indiana 1959 county-based school reorganization act that reduced school districts from 966 to 402. Weems earns $7,600 every two weeks plus monthly reimbursements of $1,650, which works out to total annual gross pay of $217,400, plus benefits. Astute observers believe Henyard is commingling township and village funds and paying for gasoline for residents, continually throwing catered parties and spending big bucks on hair, makeup, photography and graphic design for promotions like billboards that misspelled Thornton Township. The township payroll revealed another top earner is Jerry Weems, youth department director. - Pundent - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:30 am: I suspect that it will only be a matter of time before were reading about indictments and cries from the other elected officials that that they had no idea what was going on around them. Additionally, expenses are reimbursed at the beginning of every month. The motions came after an hour-long closed session. I believe in recall at the local level, Quinn said. This means I am truly blessed and everyone loves me. Your email address will not be published. They do not have to call a special election. Chan School of Public Health as Senior Leadership Fellow, Chicago GOP Urges No Vote to Chicagos Migrant Care Package, Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program. Chan School of Public Health as Senior Leadership Fellow, Chicago GOP Urges No Vote to Chicagos Migrant Care Package, Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program. by Melanie Jongsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 8, 2022) - At 7:06 p.m. newly-appointed Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard who also serves as mayor of Dolton called to order the regular meeting of the Thornton Township Board of Trustees. Might be time to squirrel away a bit of cash for attorneys fees. Tiffany Henyard is the New Thornton Township Supervisor (Dolton, IL) In an unprecedented and unexpected move, Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard is the new Thornton Township Supervisor. According to Matt Dietrich, public information officer for the Illinois State Board of Elections, the township board of trustees has 60 days from the time of vacancy to call a meeting and appoint a permanent supervisor which would be by March 3. Lets come together as a community to show appreciation for those who have fought for our freedom. Thornton Township trustees appointed her supervisor in March 2022 to fill a vacancy created by Zuccarellis death. CHICAGO (CBS) -- South suburban residents on Monday were mourning the loss of longtime leader Frank Zuccarelli. A televised report about Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard's conduct has sent shock waves throughout the state and prompted fresh calls for authorities to investigate. She narrowly defeated former Mayor Riley Rogers and Trustee Andrew Holmes in a Democratic primary. http://www.thorntontownship.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FamilyNights.pdf, http://www.thorntontownship.com/events/big-bingo/. Black Farmers See a Legacy Bought Out From Under Them, IL GOP: Pritzker and Johnsons Safety Plan Fails as Chicago Nearly Breaks Bloody Record, Cook County to Award Additional $100,000 in Honor Grants to Nonprofits that Serve Veterans, Former Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot Joining Harvard T.H. We have a young lady who has the potential to take this township to new heights. You are cordially invited to attend the Swearing in ceremony of Thornton Township Supervisor, Tiffany A. Henyard. Since taking office, Mayor Henyard has expertly managed significant challenges facing one of Thornton Townshipss-largest villages, including budget deficits, hunger, and mental health resources. I was at the townships annual town hall meeting April 11 when Placko and Illinois Answers Project investigators confronted Henyard and offered her the opportunity to respond to questions. Click the link below to sign up! No surprise that these are opportunities for leaders on the take as well as the honest ones. J.B. Pritzker declines to accept a taxpayer funded salary. The countdown begins to fill the vacancy of, Matt Dietrich, public information officer for the, Illinois State Board of Elections, the township board of trustees has 60 days from the time of vacancy to call a meeting and appoint a permanent supervisor which would be by March 3. First-term Trustees Darlene Gray Everett and Christopher D. Gonzalez are each receiving annual salaries of $11,184 and monthly expenses of $880 for total annual compensation of $21,744. For May, 63 employees and elected officials received reimbursements ranging from $100 to Henyards $6,205. Well be having food, drinks, music and more! By Brandon Caruso March 4, 2022 March 7th, 2022 News, Public Notice, Township News. The idea is that if youre elected to public office its a high honor, privilege and duty, Quinn said. The commission brings community volunteers from different ages and cultural backgrounds together to address diversity issues. The board can appoint any qualified candidate that does not have a felony. This is being done in the light of day. When you get an opportunity to make a real difference in someones life that sticks with you. Frank M. Zuccarelli, 70, Thornton Township supervisor, passed away at his home Monday at 1:18 p.m. South Holland paramedics responded and he was pronounced dead. Join Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany A. Henyard and the board of Township Trustees for a fun-filled back-to-school blast! - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:15 am: Hubris - excessive pride or self-confidence., ==Doesnt hubris mean arrogance? She spent about $80000.00 since last May on that card ! The countdown begins to fill the vacancy of Thornton Township Supervisor. She is also the recipient of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign/Human Rights Defender Award, Chicago Honors Community Activist of the Year Award, the Dorothy Brown & New Millennium of Women for Change Government Commitment Award, and the prestigious Queens Award for Service to Community during COVID-19 Crisis. The most stunning moment of Henyards political career to date occurred in March, when she entered a Dolton Village Board meeting dressed as drug kingpin Nino Brown from the film New Jack City. She directed a DJ to play loud music during a public meeting. Join Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany A. Henyard and the board of trustees in honoring our veterans at Thornton Township Hall on Saturday, November 12th, from 11 am to 1 pm. And when they are ready, they pounce pretty hard. So yeah, arrogance. Thornton Township Selects Temporary Township Supervisor Replacement for Zuccarelli (South, Holland, IL) Thornton Township Board of Trustees has selected Joyce M. Washington as the township deputy supervisor. I didnt see this coming. Gov. will give a true Account of Mrs. Voters last summer elected Harris Democratic committeeperson for Thornton Township, a position Zuccarelli previously held. This means I am truly blessed and everyone loves me. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:35 am: Hubris and ignorance collide, brining in arrogance to complete the trifecta. The explosive revelations reverberated in political circles throughout Illinois Thursday after Rich Millers Capitol Fax linked to the report. 2022 Thornton Township. Ill tell you more about that in a bit. The attorney generals investigation didnt name him. - Demoralized - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:36 am: She did hers in secret. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:30 am: Must you always speak in untrue absolutes to every subject where hyper partisan wants are the only truth? I have had the privilege of working with Frank for a number of years and I found him to be someone who would not only listen to the concerns of communities like ours but find ways to get things done. ENDS AT VETERANS PARK The jobs pay her about $260k. "If any Person . Historically, democracy always has been sustained, and nurtured by rational deliberation. The Murder Chicago Didnt Want to Solve (Chicago, IL) The man who called me, a long-retired Chicago police officer, was alternately charming and curt. Last fall, under Henyards direction but without board approval, the Village of Dolton hired Minnesota-based KwikRink Synthetic Ice to build an artificial ice rink for $115,000, which included a $10,000 down payment. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. He earned a Bachelor Degree from Governor State University located in University Park, Illinois. Join Thornton Township Supervisor Henyard and the Board of Township Trustees each month as they present weekly family activities, open to all ages. The township board approved the bizarre sliding compensation scale in September 2020. When our community was fighting for its life during the recent water crisis, Frank was there for us standing with our residents and doing all he could to help us. * Thornton Township firings and job postings driven by political revenge and not budget concerns, critics say: Amid the firings, the township posted on its website that it was seeking applicants for marketing manager, staff photographer, executive assistant, social media team, public relations manager, municipal communications coordinator, senior communications coordinator, youth communications coordinator, special events manager, township editor and event planner. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. From supporting my high school fundraisers to supporting me as a legislator, Zuccarelli was somewhere in the mix. Compensation for the supervisor exceeds that of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, whose salary was just raised to $187,000 if she wins another term. A security officer leans in as Supervisor Tiffany Henyard fields a question from Fox 32 Chicago investigative reporter Dane Placko April 11, 2023, after a town hall meeting at Thornton Township Hall in South Holland. About 50 members of the public had gathered for the occasion. Zuccarelli was supervisor and Democratic. Does Ms. Tiffany take advice from anyone or is she foraging this disastrous path of her own volition? My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Frank Zuccarelli. http://www.thorntontownship.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FamilyNights.pdf Scholarship Youth Utility Grant Read Article Township News March Tech Savvy Senior Please enter valid email address to continue. We are incredibly grateful for their service and sacrifice for our country. When I called them they were surprised at the idea that I was going to appear to contest it and wasnt just calling to give them my credit card info. Dolton Village Manager Keith Freeman is on the township payroll. However the statute also states if a vacancy exists in any township office and the vacancy is not filled within 60 days, the electors at a special township meeting may select a qualified person to fill the vacancy and to serve until the expiration of that term.. The Murder Chicago Didnt Want to Solve (Chicago, IL) The man who called me, a long-retired Chicago police officer, was alternately charming and curt. I didnt see this coming. He has also been a personal friend for many years, and I will miss serving alongside him. Numerous publications and news outlets have recognized Mayor Henyard as a thought leader. Hes currently sitting in federal prison, serving a 3 year sentence for also stealing millions from his employer. How many meals could that have provided to the needy ? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_Realignment_and_Closure#:~:text=Base%20Realignment%20and%20Closure%20(BRAC,end%20of%20the%20Cold%20War. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wonder how much that scam netted them. Oh yeah? More than 1,000 residents each year benefited from the program. Supervisor Zuccarelli served as chairman of the South Suburban College board of trustees during an unparalleled tenure that saw the school grow into the third-largest community college system in the United States, officials said. Id disagree, but the state didnt have to shovel so much taxpayer money at her. There will be a delicious luncheon, music, and other festivities to celebrate our brave heroes. He served on the Thornton Township Youth Committee Board for 16 years prior to his election to Township Supervisor and became South Suburban College Board of Trustees since 1978, serving as Chairman since 1987. Records show the foundations paperwork was filed with the state the same day that the township payment was approved. The commission brings community volunteers from different ages and cultural backgrounds together to address diversity issues. - Original Rambler - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:09 am: It seems there is more pensioner double dipping with paid State boards and commissions going on than in the past. Thornton Township employees Cheryl Schranz, Pamela Airhart and Kamal Woods, are also nonprofit board members. Its unclear how much Dolton taxpayers are paying him. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The longtime Thornton Township supervisor and Democratic committeeperson was pronounced dead in his South Holland home, apparently of natural causes, officials in the suburb said. - DuPage Dad - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 9:59 am: If you can go two posts on Doltons Facebook page that arent specifically promoting Henyard, Ill give you a golden horseshoe. How can you be a full-time supervisor and a full-time mayor at the same time?. In April, the teens are trained and in the first week of May, they begin to service lawns in the township. Tiffany Henyard is the New Thornton Township Supervisor. We need some leadership here. WELL DONE! She did that in Dixon which is in dead red Lee County. Just news! Seating is limited so click the link below to save your spot! Seems ripe for a federal investigation and a state audit of where she is spending state funds. The duties and responsibilities of the supervisor often include serving as chairman of the township board of trustees and sometimes also serving as treasurer of town funds. Officials in both Dolton and Thornton Township have raised questions about Henyard's leadership, . The 2nd person to call me the day after the people elected me to this seat, said Monet S. Wilson, Calumet City alderwoman. Chan School of Public Health as Senior Leadership Fellow, Chicago GOP Urges No Vote to Chicagos Migrant Care Package, Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers Needed for the South Suburban College Literacy Tutoring Program. - JS Mill - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:56 am: =This is what actual grifting looks like and it is an epidemic in Cook County.=. In the case of Henyard, Im guessing Nemesis will take the form of a federal prosecutor. Frank Zuccarelli (Credit: Thornton Township). The decision was made just before the midnight deadline on Thursday. The answer cant always be the feds. Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli Passes Away at Age of 70(South Holland, IL) A tireless supporter of senior programs and the longest serving Illinois Township Supervisor has died. Make sure to RSVP, so we have enough food for you! Theres a whole lot more, so go read the rest. - thisjustinagain - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:29 am: Live next door to Dolton, within Thornton Township. According to township records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, Henyard has received $316,000 in salaries and other payments since being appointed to the board in 2022. Karma is a cat, and you can get your own furry friend this weekend for just $13. - Sir Reel - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:22 am: You got me at more than $200,000 a year as Township supervisor. Your email address will not be published. Under law, the deputy supervisor was required to be someone who was already on the board. By Ted Slowik Daily Southtown May 26, 2022 at 4:19 pm Expand Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, who is also Dolton mayor, presides over a township board meeting March 22, 2022,. The Lost Year: What the Pandemic Cost Teenagers Everything looks the same on either side of the Texas-New Mexico border in the great oil patch of the Permian Basin. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Frank Zuccarelli. The six years I was governor we had two former governors in jail at the same time, Quinn said. Tiffany Henyard is the Village of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor. For example, Robert Hunt, township finance director, saw his salary boosted 63% to $190,000 a year from $116,298 annually. - The Truth - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:32 am: - Bruce( no not him) - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:32 am: Does she know Rita Crundwell? Mr. Zurcelli will truly be missed. There will be a delicious luncheon, music, and other festivities to celebrate our brave heroes. Thornton Township Selects Temporary Township Supervisor Replacement for Zuccarelli, Frank was a servant leader for the Thornton Township community, and personally taught me a lot about true public service.. I was too dumb to conceal my criminal behavior shouldnt be a de facto defense. And thats where law enforcement needs to be a forceful reminder. 520 E 160TH PL SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473. - Lurker - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 10:07 am: She got 82% of the vote. The Dolton village clerk claimed in a lawsuit that Henyard directed subordinates to ignore requests for documents requested through the Freedom of Information Act. they shall have Thanks for their Pains.". Investigators reported the township gave $10,000 in public funds to Henyards charity that purports to help people with cancer. 1715 3 min. Justice Department says it wont charge Mike Pence over handling of classified documents, Boy, 14, fatally wounded, 4 others shot, as police exchange shots with gunman on South Side, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Ive literally never set foot in Dolton, nor has my vehicle ever been inside Dolton limits. Those efforts helped Supervisor Zuccarelli, a white official, remain enormously popular with voters in the mostly Black suburbs even as he ran into controversies in a career that spanned parts of six decades. (Ted Slowik / Daily Southtown). Crowds ease at Mexican border, but will that lead to fewer asylum-seekers in Chicago? I pray that God would bring peace and comfort to Franks family, friends, and colleagues., I am deeply saddened by the passing of Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli. Why do we need townships?===, Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Zuccarelli was a four-time Township Officials of Illinois Supervisor of the Year and Thornton Township earned the honor three times. As a long standing elected official, Frank is the recipient of numerous awards and honors during his years serving as a public servant; to name a few:; The Chicago Food Depository awards for War on Hunger and Quality Service, Community Leader; Civic Responsibility Award; Diversity Inc. Award; the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Committee for Honest Government and countless other awards and honors. Local government is where you can make that impact, Your favorite Township event: Spirit of Thornton Township and Christmas Care program, Your favorite movie: Scent of a Woman and Pretty Woman, Your favorite musical artist: The Beatles and Tina Turner, One fact about you that peoplemight not know: I was in the Air Force, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli Passes Away at Age of 70. - Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 2:46 pm: No apology necessary, no explanation needed. Pritzker, other Dem governors warn school textbook publishers: "Sanitizing our educational texts for the mercurial comfort of a few today ultimately limits the next generations ability to make informed decisions for themselves", Justice Jesse Reyes announces second bid for state's top court, SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password). Thornton Township Committeeperson Frank Zuccarelli in 2012, speaking before Democratic officials slated a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District election at South Suburban College in South Holland. Presented by Supervisor Henyard and the board of trustees.Click below to register for the May class, BINGOThornton Township Seniors, join us at our South Holland building for a night of BIG BINGO called by Supervisor Henyard!Please call 708-596-6040 ext 3168 or follow the link below to save your seat!http://www.thorntontownship.com/events/big-bingo/. Thats beyond the pale. Others who were nominated included Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston, Thornton Township board members Jerry Jones and Joyce Washington, Phoenix mayor Terry Wells and Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris. That works out to nearly $6.4 million for the year. We mourn the sudden loss of our friend Frank Zuccarelli, said DeGraff, He has been a faithful and devoted leader for decades, as Thornton Township Supervisor, Chairman of the Board of South Suburban College, and as Democratic Committeeman for Thornton Township. Please confirm you want to block this member. The Archdiocese of Chicago settled claims over Murphy but doesnt include him on its list. It's totally free! I do a good job and Im busy all the time, Supervisor Zuccarelli told the Better Government Association in 2011, when questions were raised about his $38,530-a-year appointment to the obscure Cook County Employee Appeals Board. He celebrated his 70th birthday in October. Daily digital updates direct to your inbox! No Comments. Pat Quinn told me. The township supervisor serves as the chief executive officer of the township. No gimmicks. Please take note that we have had a time change for our Big Bingo Night on July 21st. As a life-long resident of Dolton, Mayor Henyard is passionate about Dolton and continues to live in the community where she grew up. The Thornton Township supervisor helped launch numerous Illinois political careers, prioritized social services in his south suburban township and was no stranger to controversy. They do not have to call a special election. She will be good for this community, said Jerry Jones, trustee who also wanted the position. We will resume normal times in august! Your email address will not be published. ", bombshell report by the Better Government Associations, Henyard directed subordinates to ignore requests for documents, she entered a Dolton Village Board meeting, a state appellate court ruled the measure was invalid. Not one to shy away from publicity, her face is on everything from flyers to a billboard on the Bishop Ford expressway welcoming people to Thornton Township. - Credit Card Food Critic - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 11:38 am: That supervisor uses the credit card to buy meals one alone on 9/29/22 at a restaurant in INDIANA that took $3500.00 without tip ( Twp wont disclose amount that or if alcohol was served ) that money is for feeding the needy , underserved folks in the Twp ! When: West Earl Township supervisors meeting, May 22. Contains spam, fake content or potential malware, The Lost Year: What the Pandemic Cost Teenagers, by Alec MacGillis photography by Celeste Sloman, Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries. - Just Me 2 - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 1:37 pm: It happens in plain sight because nobody is looking. Its just I have used this word in a certain way and when I saw you type that, I was thinking a have been incorrect for a long time. - Scott Knitter - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 12:10 pm: My brain hurts whenever I try to understand the overlapping (and sometimes exactly contiguous) municipalities in Illinois, and the multiplicity of school districts, some with just one school governed by a principal and staff AND a superintendent and district staff. All rights reserved.Paid for and authorized by Thornton Township. The decision was made just before the midnight deadline on Thursday. During his most recent swearing in ceremony which took place in May, Zuccarelli said he respected the people he served and that it was important to always work for the community. I am still trembling, said. Washington is also the chairperson of the Human Relations Commission, appointed by former Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli. He died Monday afternoon at his home in South Holland after a battle with cancer. But the legislature wasnt in session at the time and no bill was ever introduced, investigators reported. He also engineered the Zuccarelli Assistance Program or ZAP, which allowed teens, ages 16 and older, the opportunity to get paid for mowing lawns of seniors, age 60 and older, who live in one of the 17 municipalities included in the township. Thornton Township was selected Township of the Year in 2004, 2008 and 2016. Please join us Saturday, April 9th, 2022 12pm at 333 E. 162nd St South Holland, IL 60473. . . Typically, village board or city council members would all receive the same rates of compensation. Being a business owner and a single mother, helps me to understand the needs of both the business community and everyday people, said Henyard. You couldnt run for statewide office and not meet with Frank, Mendoza said of his vote-getting prowess. Trustees said they dont know where the money is going. As a previous rural school board member, I would have welcomed this initiative, at least to further consolidation efforts. But Henyard is receiving $6,205 in monthly expenses, which is more than the $4,950 that had been paid to Zuccarelli. LANSING, Ill. (March 23, 2022) - The Thornton Township Board fired two employees on Tuesday night after recently-appointed Supervisor Tiffany Henyard called for motions to terminate. Teacher Ashlee Thompson had a lot to worry about this year: A deadly virus. There are the pump jacks scattered across the plains, nodding up and down with metronomic regularity. Your email address will not be published. Rest well Supervisor Zuccaelli.. WELL DONE! Thornton Township Clerk's Office, 333 East 162nd Street, South Holland, IL, 60473, US. South Suburban College Board of Trustees chairman Frank Zuccarelli, pictured at a commencement ceremony. It doesnt matter your political party of if youre Mayor, Governor, or President, no one is above the law. And now, a new mandate for her students: Learn to read or flunk the third grade. Join us on Tuesday May 17, 2022 for a Thornton Township Job Fair hosted by Supervisor Henyard & the Board of Trustees. Current Income Verification From Department of Human Services (Public Aid) or Notice of Decision with TANF (not Food Stamps only) 2022 Thornton Township. There are the pump jacks scattered across the plains, nodding up and down with metronomic regularity. He took on additional duties after the township board March 22 approved Henyards request to fire Jessica Jones, an assistant manager for human resources. By her own admission shes a very smart and accomplished individual. If our habits of communication dont change, what happens to this great experiment we call the United States? Current State of Illinois Drivers License or Illinois State ID, Unemployment Benefit Payment Stub My question is, would she again? 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Why is this allowed to happen in plain sight? A factory worker didnt want to call in sick or catch COVID-19, so she tried to ignore the pain. A security officer leans in as Supervisor Tiffany Henyard fields a question from Fox 32 Chicago investigative reporter Dane Placko April 11, 2023, after a town hall meeting at Thornton Township Hall in South Holland. However the statute also states if a vacancy exists in any township office and the vacancy is not filled within 60 days, the electors at a special township meeting may select a qualified person to fill the vacancy and to serve until the expiration of that term., Washington is also the chairperson of the Human Relations Commission, appointed by former. Its just a matter of time for her. Zero focus on ethics reform this session because Democrats are not serious about ending corruption and self dealing. We know how that turned out and Betty went to college for a considerable time. - Res Melius - Thursday, Jun 1, 23 @ 1:45 pm: My only hope for this situation is that it would provide an impetus to taking a serious look at reducing our nation-leading number of governmental jurisdictions. I have had the privilege of working with Frank for a number of years and I found him to be someone who would not only listen to the concerns of communities like ours but find ways to get things done. In light of what I saw on Channel 32 as well as previous stuff in your columns, this cries for examination by law enforcement, former Gov. Henyard is spending $50,000 a month on a village credit card, Dolton trustees said. I can assure everyone that Sen. Harris has never discussed funding or any grants with Supervisor Henyard and any claims suggesting otherwise are baseless, Nakita McGraw, a representative for Harris, told me Wednesday. 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