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Chicago Tribune
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois lawmakers pass Prisoner Review Board reforms
Good afternoon, Chicago. Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that would emphasize domestic violence awareness training for members of the state's Prisoner Review Board, which came under criticism after releasing a man from state custody who then allegedly attacked a former girlfriend and fatally stabbed her young son. The bill's passage came 14 months after authorities say Crosetti Brand broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment on Chicago's North Side and attacked her before fatally stabbing her son, 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, when the boy tried to come to her rescue. The 39-year-old Brand is on trial for the attack and Jayden's family has filed a lawsuit against the review board alleging negligence in the case. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into war-torn Gaza, decrying the violence and suffering in the Middle East during his first general audience as pope today in St. Peter's Square. Read more here. More top news stories: Burton Odelson, the village attorney, told Elite Street that Dolton's recently sworn-in mayor, Jason House, made the decision to proceed with the acquisition with the consent of the Dolton Village Board. Read more here. More top business stories: Jameson Taillon (3-3) scattered one run and four hits over seven innings. The right-hander walked three and struck out two to snap a two-start losing streak. Read more here. More top sports stories: Some artworks bring the suppressed queerness of their makers or their subjects to the fore. 'The Man in Black' is a 1913 portrait of Art Institute benefactor Robert Henry Allerton by Glyn Philpot, an acclaimed British painter whose work appears throughout 'The First Homosexuals.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: With President Donald Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative Republican holdouts headed to the White House for the last-ditch talks to salvage the 'big, beautiful bill.' Read more here. More top stories from around the world:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dolton to dedicate section of village street in honor of Pope Leo XIV
With Dolton eyeing possible ownership of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in the village, officials plan to name a portion of the street in front of the house in his honor. A ceremony is still to be scheduled for the dedication 141st Place, between Indiana and Manor avenues, as Pope Leo XIV Place following action Monday by the Dolton Village Board. Mayor Jason House said the pope's roots 'demonstrates that great things do come out of Dolton.' The modest brick home at 212 E. 141st Place, at just a smidge over 1,000 square feet, was where Robert Francis Prevost grew up. Prevost's parents — Louis, a school administrator who died in 1997, and Mildred, a librarian who died in 1990 — owned and lived in the brick house for decades. Louis Prevost sold the home in 1996 for $58,000. The future pontiff lived in the house full-time until going off to a Michigan seminary for high school in 1969. House said after Monday's meeting he spoke earlier in the day with Pawel Radzik, a Homer Glen-based home rehabber who paid $66,000 for the home last year. 'I let him know that the village is interested' in the home, 'and you can say that negotiations have started,' House said. Radzik put the house on the market for sale, then pulled it after learning of the property's heritage and now worldwide importance. The home is due to go to auction, and House has indicated that Dolton could use the courts to acquire the property through eminent domain, which could be an expensive and lengthy process. The mayor, sworn in earlier this month, said it's possible Dolton could take part in the auction. If it's sold at the auction, which closes later in June, and the village isn't a successful bidder, eminent domain could be an option, House said. Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with new Rate Field artwork Cupich says Pope Leo XIV will champion the environment, immigrants — but doesn't know when he'll visit Chicago Chicago Archdiocese to celebrate Pope Leo XIV with Mass at Rate Field Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost House was noncommittal when asked how high the village might go should a bidding war take place during the auction. Considering Dolton's frail financial condition, House was asked by a reporter if delving into the real estate is a wise move. 'This is a big enough deal that it merits special attention,' the mayor said. Should Dolton succeed in acquiring the home, House said that several ideas are being considered, and that he is excited for the property's potential as an attraction and historical landmark. 'Above all, we want to make sure that whatever we do we honor the Catholic faith,' the mayor said. In talking with Radzik, the owner said taking the home off the market was due in large part to difficulty estimating a value. Radzik first listed the house in January for $219,000, reducing that to $205,000 later in the month then cutting it in February to $199,900. The home itself is nothing spectacular, but the background is an intangible that is hard, if not impossible, to put a value on, House said. 'It is special,' the mayor said. Real estate broker Steve Budzik said while the auction is set to close June 18, the seller, Radzik, can choose to accept an offer, which are entered privately through Paramount auction house, at any time. 'The auction gives everybody a fair chance at putting in a bid,' Budzik told the Daily Southtown. 'And even with eminent domain, I think the question is, what's the value?' Budzik believes for a home with such an important historical connection, the just compensation required in exchange for the property is 'totally subjective.' A Catholic himself, Radzik immigrated to the U.S. from Poland in 2006. He said the house 'was in pretty bad shape when I bought it.' 'I would say 80% of it is new — new flooring, new cabinets, new plumbing, new electrical, new kitchen,' he said. mnolan@
Chicago Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Dolton to dedicate section of village street in honor of Pope Leo XIV
With Dolton eyeing possible ownership of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in the village, officials plan to name a portion of the street in front of the house in his honor. A ceremony is still to be scheduled for the dedication 141st Place, between Indiana and Manor avenues, as Pope Leo XIV Place following action Monday by the Dolton Village Board. Mayor Jason House said the pope's roots 'demonstrates that great things do come out of Dolton.' The modest brick home at 212 E. 141st Place, at just a smidge over 1,000 square feet, was where Robert Francis Prevost grew up. Prevost's parents — Louis, a school administrator who died in 1997, and Mildred, a librarian who died in 1990 — owned and lived in the brick house for decades. Louis Prevost sold the home in 1996 for $58,000. The future pontiff lived in the house full-time until going off to a Michigan seminary for high school in 1969. House said after Monday's meeting he spoke earlier in the day with Pawel Radzik, a Homer Glen-based home rehabber who paid $66,000 for the home last year. 'I let him know that the village is interested' in the home, 'and you can say that negotiations have started,' House said. Radzik put the house on the market for sale, then pulled it after learning of the property's heritage and now worldwide importance. The home is due to go to auction, and House has indicated that Dolton could use the courts to acquire the property through eminent domain, which could be an expensive and lengthy process. The mayor, sworn in earlier this month, said it's possible Dolton could take part in the auction. If it's sold at the auction, which closes later in June, and the village isn't a successful bidder, eminent domain could be an option, House said. House was noncommittal when asked how high the village might go should a bidding war take place during the auction. Considering Dolton's frail financial condition, House was asked by a reporter if delving into the real estate is a wise move. 'This is a big enough deal that it merits special attention,' the mayor said. Should Dolton succeed in acquiring the home, House said that several ideas are being considered, and that he is excited for the property's potential as an attraction and historical landmark. 'Above all, we want to make sure that whatever we do we honor the Catholic faith,' the mayor said. In talking with Radzik, the owner said taking the home off the market was due in large part to difficulty estimating a value. Radzik first listed the house in January for $219,000, reducing that to $205,000 later in the month then cutting it in February to $199,900. The home itself is nothing spectacular, but the background is an intangible that is hard, if not impossible, to put a value on, House said. 'It is special,' the mayor said. Real estate broker Steve Budzik said while the auction is set to close June 18, the seller, Radzik, can choose to accept an offer, which are entered privately through Paramount auction house, at any time. 'The auction gives everybody a fair chance at putting in a bid,' Budzik told the Daily Southtown. 'And even with eminent domain, I think the question is, what's the value?' Budzik believes for a home with such an important historical connection, the just compensation required in exchange for the property is 'totally subjective.' A Catholic himself, Radzik immigrated to the U.S. from Poland in 2006. He said the house 'was in pretty bad shape when I bought it.' 'I would say 80% of it is new — new flooring, new cabinets, new plumbing, new electrical, new kitchen,' he said.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tiffany Henyard absent from Dolton Village Board meeting after primary defeat
At the first Dolton Village Board meeting since Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost the Democratic primary for reelection, a sense of peace washed over many attendees. Henyard was absent from Monday's meeting at the Dolton Park District Field House, leaving Trustee and Democratic nominee for mayor Jason House to lead. He helped usher in settlements of several lawsuits brought against Henyard and the village, as well as contract agreements with union workers. 'This board is about making sure that we listen to the residents and we are able to actually take things and put them into action,' House said. Board members in attendance, Tammie Brown, Stan Brown, Brittney Norwood and Kiana Belcher, expressed their support for House and excitement for the village's future. House received 3,896 votes, or 88%,to 536 votes for Henyard, according to unofficial results from the Cook County clerk's office. The winner of the mayoral primary will face Independent candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April 1 election. '88% is an avalanche, not a landslide,' Belcher said, to a chorus of laughs and applause. Norwood led a field of seven candidates with 3,554 votes, while Belcher had 3,414 and former trustee Edward 'Ed' Steave had 3,335 votes, according to unofficial results. All are members of House's Clean House 2025 slate. The trustee candidates running with Henyard were well behind, with Joslyn King at 653 votes, Linda Terrell at 618, and Vanessa R. Wesco with 536 votes, unofficial results show. In unanimous approvals, the board designated certain village property Class 8, intending space for commercial business, as well as approved bargaining agreements with the firefighters' union and Police Department record technicians. Dolton firefighters' Local 3766 has spoken out about working without a contract during Henyard's tenure, citing a dysfunctional negotiation process. They also filed a lawsuit the board settled Monday to resolve all pending grievances and matters before the Labor Relations Board. The board agreed to settle two other lawsuits that will cost the village close to $100,000. In a Freedom of Information Act case brought by Nexstar Media, the village agreed to pay an about $52,000 judgment. In another case brought by Karen Johnson, the village settled for $35,000. The board also overrode a veto from Henyard that prevented them from issuing a liquor license to Pablo's Cafe and Bar on Sibley Boulevard. Village attorney Michael McGrath said House was given court approval to issue the license due to Henyard's unwillingness to comply with court orders. ostevens@
Chicago Tribune
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Tiffany Henyard absent from Dolton Village Board meeting after primary defeat
At the first Dolton Village Board meeting since Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost the Democratic primary for reelection, a sense of peace washed over many attendees. Henyard was absent from Monday's meeting at the Dolton Park District Field House, leaving Trustee and Democratic nominee for mayor Jason House to lead. He helped usher in settlements of several lawsuits brought against Henyard and the village, as well as contract agreements with union workers. 'This board is about making sure that we listen to the residents and we are able to actually take things and put them into action,' House said. Board members in attendance, Tammie Brown, Stan Brown, Brittney Norwood and Kiana Belcher, expressed their support for House and excitement for the village's future. House received 3,896 votes, or 88%,to 536 votes for Henyard, according to unofficial results from the Cook County clerk's office. The winner of the mayoral primary will face Independent candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April 1 election. '88% is an avalanche, not a landslide,' Belcher said, to a chorus of laughs and applause. Norwood led a field of seven candidates with 3,554 votes, while Belcher had 3,414 and former trustee Edward 'Ed' Steave had 3,335 votes, according to unofficial results. All are members of House's Clean House 2025 slate. The trustee candidates running with Henyard were well behind, with Joslyn King at 653 votes, Linda Terrell at 618, and Vanessa R. Wesco with 536 votes, unofficial results show. In unanimous approvals, the board designated certain village property Class 8, intending space for commercial business, as well as approved bargaining agreements with the firefighters' union and Police Department record technicians. Dolton firefighters' Local 3766 has spoken out about working without a contract during Henyard's tenure, citing a dysfunctional negotiation process. They also filed a lawsuit the board settled Monday to resolve all pending grievances and matters before the Labor Relations Board. The board agreed to settle two other lawsuits that will cost the village close to $100,000. In a Freedom of Information Act case brought by Nexstar Media, the village agreed to pay an about $52,000 judgment. In another case brought by Karen Johnson, the village settled for $35,000. The board also overrode a veto from Henyard that prevented them from issuing a liquor license to Pablo's Cafe and Bar on Sibley Boulevard. Village attorney Michael McGrath said House was given court approval to issue the license due to Henyard's unwillingness to comply with court orders.
