Brawl Erupts at Thornton Township Board Meeting

A Thornton Township board meeting in Illinois descended into chaos when a brawl erupted following a public comment by activist Jedidiah Brown, who insulted Supervisor Tiffany Henyard. The altercation involved Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, and led to punches being thrown, with Henyard reportedly intervening in the fray. The fight resulted in no arrests despite police presence, and it followed recent tensions, including an investigation by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot into Henyard's administration for alleged financial misconduct. Additionally, the board placed Woods and another employee on paid leave and approved an investigation into grant fund use, actions Henyard labeled as political retaliation. Henyard is also facing challenges to her candidacy for the upcoming township supervisor election, adding to the ongoing scrutiny. The meeting marked a return to normal operations after a lapse in insurance coverage had halted township services.