LANSING, Ill. (January 26, 2024) – This week’s video is somewhat longer than typical. Josh and Melanie talk about two recent meetings and do their best to explain the issues involved in providing consistent coverage of Thornton Township.
The stories by WGN and Fox 32 that Josh and Melanie referenced are included in the “Related reporting” links at the bottom of this page.
Other glimpses of the January 24 Township Talk at Thornton Township are shared in the video clips below.
Big Bingo
“No one talks about my educational background”
$1 million to help the middle class
“I am the dream”
“What’s wrong with lookin’ nice?”
Submitted question: “What do you think about the negative press?”
Contacting Thornton Township
Citizens who want to learn about Thornton Township meetings and events can contact staff at the headquarters at 333 E 162nd Place in South Holland, Illinois. Other points of contact include:
- Website: thorntontownship.com
- Phone: 708-596-6040
- Facebook: facebook.com/thorntontwp
Related reporting
- Suburban politician’s cancer charity fails to file financial records – by Ben Bradley and Andrew Schroedter of WGN TV News (published January 15, 2024)
- Dolton dysfunction: Bills go unpaid amid questionable expenses – by Ben Bradley and Andrew Schroedter of WGN TV News (published November 8, 2023)
- ‘Illegal in so many ways’: Controversy surrounds Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s salary maneuver – by Dane Placko of FOX 32 Chicago (published December 19, 2023)
- Confusion marks attempted appointment of Zuccarelli replacement (March 1, 2022)
- Surprise twist: Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard becomes Thornton Township Supervisor (March 4, 2022)
- Locked out: Thornton Township Assessor no longer able to keep taxpayer info secure (June 7, 2023)
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Melanis and Josh Fine job and great video. ANswered many questions ! I love your dog photo bombs Melanie ! Keep up the good work or trying to !
Watch WGN 9:00 evening news on Tuesday, 1/30, for more coverage on Thornton Township issues!
The storied, hallowed annals of Black History Month will ever be remiss absent mention of Tiffany Henyard, who has single-handedly done more to blight, blemish and embarrass the black “community” than any other black person in recorded history, ever.
Super contribution; stay memorable.