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3 days ago
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Illinois lawmakers pass bill that would protect police K9s
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Senate passed a bill that would ensure long-term veterinary care for retired K9s. Illinois State Police are expected to create the Police K9 Care Fund, which would award grants to handlers. The grants would provide up to $1,500 in veterinary care reimbursements. 'These dogs serve bravely alongside our officers and deserve dignity, respect and care after their service ends,' said State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Harvey). 'This legislation makes sure we honor their loyalty with the same commitment they've shown to us.' Harris acknowledged how important K9s are for law enforcement. 'We ask a lot of K9s in the line of duty, and caring for them in retirement is the least we can do,' Harris continued. The bill now heads to Governor Pritzker's desk to be signed into law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
- Politics
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New Thornton Township supervisor to be sworn in to replace Tiffany Henyard
The Brief Napoleon Harris III will be sworn in as the new Thornton Township supervisor on Monday. He will succeed Tiffany Henyard, whose tenure was marred by multiple scandals, including a brawl at one township meeting. Henyard also lost her seat as the mayor of Dolton earlier this year. THORNTON TWP., Ill. - A new supervisor will be sworn in to lead Thornton Township on Monday, ending the controversial tenure of Tiffany Henyard. Napoleon Harris III, who also serves as a state senator, will be sworn in as supervisor at a meeting scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Other officials will also be sworn in, including Casey Nesbit as the township clerk, Cassandra Holbert Elston as the assessor, Antwon Russell as highway commissioner, and trustees Bryon Stanley, Christopher Gonzalez, Mary Carolyn Avent, and Valeria Stubbs. The backstory Harris scored a commanding victory in the April 1 consolidated election with almost 74% of the vote in a crowded field. He had already won the Democratic nomination over Henyard, but she still tried to run as a write-in candidate in the general election. She earned a little over 1% of the vote. Harris represents the 15th District in the Illinois Senate and played professional football in the NFL for seven seasons after playing his college ball at Northwestern University. Thornton Township is the largest township in the state with approximately 185,000 residents across 17 municipalities, according to the government website. Controversial tenure Henyard's time as supervisor was marred by controversy, disputes with trustees, financial struggles and even a brawl that broke out at a January board meeting. Residents were frustrated with the infighting, and some thought was a lack of transparency from her administration. Henyard also lost her seat as the mayor of Dolton and a similarly scandal-plagued tenure in that position. Jason House was sworn in earlier this month as Dolton's new mayor.
