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Colby Chapman Announces 2027 Mayoral Run Before Surrendering on Felony Charge

The alderwoman says the aggravated battery allegation is retaliation following the dismissal of misdemeanor counts.

Harvey Ald. Colby Chapman gestures toward supporters June 5, 2025, outside the Harvey police station shortly before she turned herself in on aggravated battery against a police officer charges stemming from a previous City Council meeting where she was also arrested. Cook County prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges Wednesday against Chapman, (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Harvey 2nd Ward Ald. Colby Chapman speaks with attendees during a news conference before a City Council meeting May 12, 2025, in Harvey. Earlier in the month Chapman was charged with misdemeanor offenses after being forcibly removed by police during a City Council meeting. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • On June 5, Chapman disclosed her 2027 mayoral bid and surrendered to face a felony aggravated battery charge related to an alleged assault on a police officer.
  • A Cook County judge dropped misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest against Chapman and her mother a day earlier at prosecutors’ request.
  • Chapman contends the new indictment is part of Mayor Christopher Clark’s effort to suppress her vocal critique of his administration.
  • Video footage of the April 28 City Council session shows Chapman resisting officers’ attempts to remove her after she disrupted meeting proceedings.
  • Residents protesting rising utility and municipal fees have called for federal scrutiny of Clark’s leadership over accusations of political retaliation.