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Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Afternoon Briefing: Thornton Township trustees fire allies of Tiffany Henyard
Good afternoon, Chicago. Just over a week after a Thornton Township meeting broke out in brawl involving Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, anti-Henyard activists and others, township trustees met yesterday to discuss their budget proposal and fire two employees. Trustees Christopher Gonzalez, Stephanie Wiedeman and Carmen Carlisle required members of the public watch yesterday's special meeting from the township basement while the board convened upstairs 'to ensure a safe and orderly board meeting' following last week's chaos. Gonzalez was appointed supervisor pro tem in Henyard's absence. 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 The teachers union has been negotiating its contract with Chicago Public Schools since April, and as part of its proposals has pitched language that SEIU 73 said would allow certain classroom assistants who are CTU members to do work that is currently done by special education classroom assistants. Read more here. More top news stories: On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds 3 buildings catch fire overnight on Northwest Side in Belmont Cragin The new tariff on China will take a toll on trade between Illinois and China. It could really complicate matters for farmers in the state, who worry more retaliatory tariffs could be placed on the agricultural products they export if the nations' trade war escalates. Read more here. More top business stories: Officials say Lake County workforce outlook is strong, but warn of future challenges New Aurora fashion boutique celebrates African craftsmanship Another NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with a familiar sense of dissatisfaction in Chicago. Is that … it? Read more here. More top sports stories: Tracking the Chicago Sky's moves in free agency: Dana Evans traded to the Las Vegas Aces Tom Brady is ready for another Super Bowl debut — calling the game as Fox Sports' lead analyst Soccer Mommy's music is easy to fall in love with. It's poignant and piercing — the kind of music you'd listen to during your most vulnerable moments as a teen or young adult. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: In 'Fool for Love' at Steppenwolf, Caroline Neff takes on an iconic role Here's your Super Bowl celebrity lineup, from Taylor Swift's (possible) guests to hometown stars The International Criminal Court called on its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump, saying that the move was an attempt to 'harm its independent and impartial judicial work.' Read more here. More top stories from around the world: Judge in Boston to consider latest bid to block Trump's birthright citizenship order House GOP rushing to produce Trump's big budget bill with tax cuts, program cuts and other promises
Chicago Tribune
07-02-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Thornton Township trustees fire allies of Tiffany Henyard
Good afternoon, Chicago. Just over a week after a Thornton Township meeting broke out in brawl involving Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, anti-Henyard activists and others, township trustees met yesterday to discuss their budget proposal and fire two employees. Trustees Christopher Gonzalez, Stephanie Wiedeman and Carmen Carlisle required members of the public watch yesterday's special meeting from the township basement while the board convened upstairs 'to ensure a safe and orderly board meeting' following last week's chaos. Gonzalez was appointed supervisor pro tem in Henyard's absence. 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. Illinois SEIU passes resolution declaring itself 'under attack' by CTU The teachers union has been negotiating its contract with Chicago Public Schools since April, and as part of its proposals has pitched language that SEIU 73 said would allow certain classroom assistants who are CTU members to do work that is currently done by special education classroom assistants. Read more here. On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds 3 buildings catch fire overnight on Northwest Side in Belmont Cragin Illinois braces for impact of new and potential tariffs: 'Who will feel the consequences? Everyday Americans.' The new tariff on China will take a toll on trade between Illinois and China. It could really complicate matters for farmers in the state, who worry more retaliatory tariffs could be placed on the agricultural products they export if the nations' trade war escalates. Read more here. More top business stories: Column: Chicago Bulls remain in their comfort zone of mediocrity after another underwhelming trade deadline Another NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with a familiar sense of dissatisfaction in Chicago. Is that … it? Read more here. Review: Soccer Mommy delivers a heartfelt if occasionally muffled concert at Thalia Hall Soccer Mommy's music is easy to fall in love with. It's poignant and piercing — the kind of music you'd listen to during your most vulnerable moments as a teen or young adult. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: In 'Fool for Love' at Steppenwolf, Caroline Neff takes on an iconic role Here's your Super Bowl celebrity lineup, from Taylor Swift's (possible) guests to hometown stars The International Criminal Court called on its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump, saying that the move was an attempt to 'harm its independent and impartial judicial work.' Read more here.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Thornton Township trustees fire 2 employees, Tiffany Henyard allies at first meeting since brawl
Just over a week after a Thornton Township meeting broke out in brawl involving Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, anti-Henyard activists and others, township trustees met Thursday to discuss their budget proposal and fire two employees. Trustees Christopher Gonzalez, Stephanie Wiedeman and Carmen Carlisle required members of the public watch Thursday's special meeting from the township basement while the board convened upstairs 'to ensure a safe and orderly board meeting' following last week's chaos. Gonzalez was appointed supervisor pro tem in Henyard's absence. About a dozen people showed up to watch the meeting in person, a stark contrast from the last meeting's packed basement. Neither Henyard nor Trustee Darlene Gray-Everett showed up to vote on the short agenda, and trustees spent much of the time in closed session discussing two members of Henyard's administration, Kamal Woods and William Moore. The board voted unanimously to fire the two employees, who were previously put on paid administrative leave. Wiedeman said Woods' participation in the prior meeting's brawl warranted his termination. She said both Woods and Moore acted in ways that failed to meet standards required of 'any government employee who is paid with taxpayer funds.' 'There are different levels of respect, different levels of patience and different levels of all kinds of things that we expect to be upheld,' Wiedeman said. 'I just feel that those things weren't met.' The board briefly discussed its 2025 budget proposal, revised from the budget repeatedly put forth by Henyard, but decided to table it. Wiedeman said the three trustees at the meeting have worked with Finance Director Robert Hunt to create a balanced budget, which Henyard's proposal was not. She said trustees continue to scrutinize specific line items, but she hopes the budget will be ready by the next regularly scheduled meeting. The proposals for general fund, general assistance fund and road and bridge fund are available to view at Trustee Gonzalez said the board will meet next week, though details have not yet been posted. ostevens@
Chicago Tribune
07-02-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Thornton Township trustees fire 2 employees, Tiffany Henyard allies at first meeting since brawl
Just over a week after a Thornton Township meeting broke out in brawl involving Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, anti-Henyard activists and others, township trustees met Thursday to discuss their budget proposal and fire two employees. Trustees Christopher Gonzalez, Stephanie Wiedeman and Carmen Carlisle required members of the public watch Thursday's special meeting from the township basement while the board convened upstairs 'to ensure a safe and orderly board meeting' following last week's chaos. Gonzalez was appointed supervisor pro tem in Henyard's absence. About a dozen people showed up to watch the meeting in person, a stark contrast from the last meeting's packed basement. Neither Henyard nor Trustee Darlene Gray-Everett showed up to vote on the short agenda, and trustees spent much of the time in closed session discussing two members of Henyard's administration, Kamal Woods and William Moore. The board voted unanimously to fire the two employees, who were previously put on paid administrative leave. Wiedeman said Woods' participation in the prior meeting's brawl warranted his termination. She said both Woods and Moore acted in ways that failed to meet standards required of 'any government employee who is paid with taxpayer funds.' 'There are different levels of respect, different levels of patience and different levels of all kinds of things that we expect to be upheld,' Wiedeman said. 'I just feel that those things weren't met.' The board briefly discussed its 2025 budget proposal, revised from the budget repeatedly put forth by Henyard, but decided to table it. Wiedeman said the three trustees at the meeting have worked with Finance Director Robert Hunt to create a balanced budget, which Henyard's proposal was not. She said trustees continue to scrutinize specific line items, but she hopes the budget will be ready by the next regularly scheduled meeting. The proposals for general fund, general assistance fund and road and bridge fund are available to view at Trustee Gonzalez said the board will meet next week, though details have not yet been posted.
