Illinois Mayor Faces FBI Probe Over Alleged Misuse of Funds

Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes resolution for investigation, claims smear campaign amid financial controversy.

Democratic Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois, vetoed a resolution calling for an FBI investigation into her alleged misuse of funds, including lavish spending on trips and a $1 million police detail.
Henyard, who earns a combined salary of nearly $300,000, faces accusations of causing a financial deficit in Dolton, with estimates ranging from $2 million to potentially $5 million.
Despite the controversy, Henyard has not faced criminal charges but is under investigation by the FBI, which has begun interviewing related individuals.
Henyard claims the accusations are part of a smear campaign and vows to fight back, asserting that she will be victorious.
The Dolton Board of Trustees plans to override Henyard's veto at their next meeting, while residents and former trustees call for her resignation to save the village's finances.