Claims of political targeting spark drama in Dolton

Dolton Village Board meetings erupt into chaos amid allegations of misspending and harassment. And lawsuits accuse officials of targeting political opponents.

[@forestdweller512]

She belongs in prison

[@jonjones7137]

Under the prison

[@user-bl5pk1hk6q]

This isn't new. President T. is dealing with the same problem.

[@ScootsMcPoot]

​@@user-bl5pk1hk6qyea but she is blatantly being corrupt. She's not hiding it

[@aaronbrown6890]

She'll get there soon

[@marvlouslie2053]

@@user-bl5pk1hk6q LMAO. You really think Trump is going to prison? They have NOTHING on him.

[@joelmeraz9026]

These officers should be charged federally along with the MAYOR

[@SGTSLACKASS]

Why would anyone trust a ghetto BW with money.

[@sarahshouse1890]

Agree with you 💯!!!

[@ramal90cs]

But not every can say no to there boss

[@ramal90cs]

And they probably got a check for 50k by Hood Tiff

[@griffithandy2950]

Horrible woman proving how horrible the wrong people in office are. Her own personal reality show.

[@jamesball8519]

She's not proving anything we didn't already know. You think this corruption started with her.

[@simplywonderful3591]

Black people stop voting for people because they are black. Vote for people who are capable and experienced. I do believe this will be a lesson learned for the people of Dolton.

[@panchog2552]

Gotta agree with you on that.

[@dty1207]

Dolton is 90% black, the candidate she beat to become mayor was black, the previous mayor was black. She’s a flamboyant conwoman who tricked the voters it had nothing to do with the people favoring race since it’s a black town will all black politicians You guys always assume there was this mythical white superman that got looked over for the job.

[@cornstarchcreativity8663]

Exactly! 👏

[@jimmycain8669]

If you didn’t vote for Joe Biden, the white racist, you ain’t black. That’s how bad blacks have been brainwashed.

[@KeithRowell-ix2qg]

This is true with all government agencies.

[@PrincessCashmonie]

“Fear of God person. God fearing person.”-Dolton Mayor She laughs and smiles at everything. How did she get voted in for mayor.

[@11oakclifftx]

Because people don't understand how to vote.

[@yolandaapplewhite7935]

She's 1 dumb chick who's going to jail and her crew going with her

[@patrickrabion9473]

Same way Kamaltoe Harris got to be VP…

[@markupton1831]

Uneducated voters: when all you use is hammer, everything starts to look like a nail! Once again the democrats influence and control over _UNEDUCATED BLACK VOTERS_

[@dzsnutz6669]

Lies, lies and more lies? Seems like the standard democrat playbook doesn't it??

[@slobodanjevtovic7102]

Mr. Gardner looks and seems like a genuinely good and hard-working man. I feel bad for him and the people of Dolton who are like him.

[@Mid.night1000rr]

Slesnt matter pay your taxes to the biggest mob

[@babyofmyfamily]

Exactly, just because he don't support her ghetto a**. This is pathetic, I can't wait for the FEDS to swoop her and her minions; the bully police who benefit from the theft!!!

[@user-bl5pk1hk6q]

America is seeing decades of massive government corruption from the city of Dolton to President T.

[@leeporrazzo249]

Where is the FBI they should be investigating this

[@angrysoviet470]

Demorats don't eat their own and the FBI is controlled by them!

[@glitter_fart]

too busy looking into parents who think it's wrong to tell their 5 yr old theyre trans

[@marshallsvideo]

@@glitter_fart🤡

[@Fallout3131]

@@glitter_fartLOL

[@chaseviking5096]

Not doing a single thing because she's a dem

[@myphd-myprisonhistorydiplo691]

This woman is disgusting!! Tiffany is a criminal and needs to be charged with treason!!

[@bored1ca]

Treason (or Sedition) is a federal offense, she can be charged at the state level but not at Federal...

[@chaseviking5096]

Man you kids need to learn what treason is. Yes she's breaking the law and abusing her power. However not a single thing ahe has done is treason idiot.

[@davidsturtz1731]

hobknobing with our worthless governor says it all

[@Teebabii922]

The Lord tripped her tongue when she tried bring him up.

[@MrMajikman1]

Dam right he did!

[@the_shadow_healer]

Right...he said don't bring me into this BS...😂😂😂

[@Simonee619]

He Really Did

[@ST-df5lw]

Now I get it you religious ppl think that the subconscious is God. Interesting this explains a lot

[@fredrickhorn6374]

She should be in jail.....She's nothing less than a criminal. Look at her history!

[@Benito722]

How long and how many stories do we have to hear about this lady? It’s not only in Illinois her story is all over the internet.

[@johnwinchester6934]

As long as people keep voting for leaders and officials for identity reasons and not for their merit and competency to do the job. This will continue to happen all across the nation until the rules are changed entirely.

[@KD-wc4rs]

@@johnwinchester6934the town is 92 percent black how does her being black have to do with anything when most of the people running are black ?

[@3m5i2c7h4a]

@@johnwinchester6934who voting for her they must be rigging the election cause I know people ain’t that stupid

[@neonnoir9692]

How does a Burger King worker get put in a position like this? Absolutely disgusting. Can't take the hood out of them.

[@seedking40]

It's a popularity contest.

[@esler7808]

GEE WIZZ AND GAG ME WITH A SPOON DUDE YOUR COMMENT IS EXPECTED COMMING FROM YOUR KIND ONLY IN AMERIKKKA 😂😂

[@kaioser]

She fo the streets?

[@chaseviking5096]

​@@esler7808go back to your racist blm rallies pathetic snowflake.

[@tayexoticc]

Yeah well

[@dandaigle4546]

remove these politicians from misusing their political power to act inappropriately, illegal, and prosecutable

[@maureenbuck4795]

The FBI and Justice department are doing the same thing as this mayor.

[@denisemunoz7954]

Why isn't the FBI stepping in !!

[@jamesbarnes9504]

Could it be the demographics of the mayor and her supporters?

[@1a2b3c4.]

Put the Mayor in Prison for abuse of power.

[@hippie2348]

Sue the shit out of them!

[@MichaelKurse]

She has a jail cell calling for her.

[@jesseozmen9835]

never will happen because she is 1. black and 2. a democrat.

[@drillingig2368]

@@jesseozmen9835I don’t think that the corruption will not go unpunished, though.

[@georgegarvey7338]

Sue those cops!!!

[@princessofpennypinchin]

Most are super corrupt, trust I know

[@georgegarvey7338]

@@princessofpennypinchin I believe you. That's why I quit many years ago. I didn't want that I can do whatever I want attitude.

[@grimreaper7198]

$150,000 for the lease of a new Tahoe paid by the taxpayers without approval is all I'd need to know.

[@glitter_fart]

just wait till you see her interview about vegas

[@chaseviking5096]

500'000 dollar check signed by her and cashed before anyone else could give a stamp of approval as well.

[@eboyd2478]

That lady needs to resign lol

[@jesseozmen9835]

No she needs to be in jail the things she is doing are illegal, but she is 1. black 2 a democrat

[@clementgoetke2385]

that aint no lady

[@glitter_fart]

needs to get arrested

[@linkny2914]

@@jesseozmen9835black *woman. I fixed it.

[@frjcde9392]

@@jesseozmen9835black people don’t care, they love corruption. It’s why every black city in America is an absolute crime ridden crap hole 😂. Detroit, flint, south side Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis, I could list their shithole cities all day long

[@negahplz1156]

“I’m a fear..uh..god person.” Got it 🙄…

[@LondenB]

Idiocracy!

[@RovvyWade]

The cops will do anything they’re told to, this should scare everyone that police are voluntarily corrupting themselves -where is the line drawn? The mayor gets away with her actions bc the police allow themselves to do her dirty work. What kind of kick backs is the chief receiving for selling his department

[@ARiverRunsThrroughhhiT]

Time for the feds to come into this township.

[@UncleFjester]

*The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because her handle was made of wood, she was one of them.*

[@KD-wc4rs]

Man I’m stealing that 😂powerful

[@Fallout3131]

That’s genius

[@Patricia-kh3bg]

Love this comment

[@Just_A_Guy156]

The police car was right there when the guy went through the gate 😳

[@jesseozmen9835]

i know right! she has everyone in her pocket.

[@2ndShiftSupremeOverlord546]

""and in other news, Dolton police have arrested WGN news anchor Robin Baumgarten for bowling at the same time as someone else."

[@kendrickgriffin374]

It’s OVER for her. The MEDIA will destroy her.

[@Fallout3131]

I hope so. She was elected in 2021. The facts she’s been doing this for years is scary.

[@MrLionLC]

Not if that's exactly what the media wants to happen. Dysfunctional black people can't run a village that's why we don't give them power

[@zoomanx9661]

That’s what happens when you elect Stankquiesha

[@frjcde9392]

It’s like a circus 😂

[@jamesball8519]

Better than the kkk

[@nw66990]

Stankquiesha got my stomach hurting lmaoooooooo so funny

[@choochoorabinowitz5354]

And the feds aren't investigating her yet because?

[@angrysoviet470]

Demorats don't eat their own...that's why!

[@censortube8662]

Because she has a (D) next to her name

[@robertclark9]

I’m seeing more and more of this in small communities across America. We have a separation of powers for a reason. And when the executive starts weaponizing law enforcement to fight their political battles, you’ve got a banana republic. The cops should be ashamed, the chief should be fired, the Mayor needs her entire dossier made public, and accountability must take place. This is spreading like smallpox. We need examples.

[@Earlydoors272]

Banana 🍌 is right

[@akeem2752]

These folks are soft. If everyone dislikes this woman why don't they do something about it

[@flex2timez]

Idiot

[@jesseozmen9835]

they did a recall and Won.. But she had a court overrule it. because she is 1. black 2 a democrat.

[@akeem2752]

@@jesseozmen9835 that's why I'm saying they're soft there's more than one way to get things done

[@jonjones7137]

​@@akeem2752😂😂

[@jonjones7137]

​@@jesseozmen9835the citizens are black and female too goofy

[@richboimagic]

To prove that this is true you will see that Deputy Chief Luis Lacey was present on scene at that man’s lot with the bikers. He should have been at home sleeping but he is Tiffany’s henchman and goes after people who do not like the mayor. In all of these complaints there is one thing in common and that is Luis Lacey.

[@Iceburgslim_]

This broad wild. “God fearing person”🤦🏾

[@charliebrown1449]

When is the FBI going to go after her and her police department.

[@KeithRowell-ix2qg]

She needs to removed and charged for spending the tax money on her self

[@techi9]

Claims? Sounds blatant to me. She sounds like she either sold weight, stripped or both back in da day

[@windywilliams7975]

She stripe

[@zazasnruntz7505]

She was smart enough to get into politics that’s where you have real power and make easy money lol

[@techi9]

@@zazasnruntz7505 but she's more than likely gonna get indicted so...

[@jesseozmen9835]

She’s literally turning her own town into South Africa, which is reverting back into a third world country because of corruption and neglect of infrastructure.

[@Ramon-oy5fq]

Exactly...well said..that's is what is happening in Dolton. Just like South Africa. The politicsons Have gold plumbing. And the people don't have running water.

[@Refilwe_Fifi]

Idiot

[@teetj25]

Here's the thing, the way this woman conducts herself is not something that happened overnight. She was a Trustee elected as Mayor; the people in that town voted for her knowing how she behaved as a Trustee. She probably worse now since she's the Mayor but folks got to make smarter decisions during elections. All elections, local, state, federal government, everything. TBH, the local elections are more important because the people in office make decisions that will impact your community in some cases the most.

[@garrettlivingston8577]

@teetj25 I'm on the fence with ur statement...power can change someone in an instant

[@teetj25]

@@garrettlivingston8577 Yup, I can see that viewpoint. If she lose her seat as Mayor, it'll be interesting to see how she carries herself afterwards.

[@ToriGrey1]

This is sad this lady is wrong in every way.

[@hallenebrooks5630]

At first the trustees DID have their seats alongside the mayor on either side….She decided to reinforce her power by having their seats placed BENEATH her, thereby having the seats close to her exclusively for those whom she deems “worthy”, of being near her….

[@robertparnell4619]

You didn’t show the video of her coming to a City Council meeting dressed as Nino Brown from New Jack City, and hired a DJ to play music after she spoke. Is this a “Slay Queen” moment?

[@MisterMann-kh9xb]

Utterly ridiculous and disgusting

[@francenaf.l.turner2296]

Somebody needs to explain why she sits on a stage and has the council at her feet.

[@toreyabron2533]

Where are the feds when you need him

[@eboyd2478]

What a fraud

[@crucialvision1]

She brings products in? Did I hear that right? And isn’t that a conflict of interest?

[@windywilliams7975]

She has all the police in Dolton in this money scheme with her!

[@princessofpennypinchin]

Yup

[@wiseguy2636]

This is what happens when you vote for mayor just because their black.

[@eboyd2478]

Listen up biguts she’s just a bad person has zero to do with race. The Feds are coming for her.

[@newbeginning8095]

No this is what happens when you vote for someone just cause she is a Woman…

[@flex2timez]

They voted for her because she is a woman

[@frothybeaver4869]

I mean Dolton is mostly black so it’s to be expected that the mayor would more than likely be black. Either way she is a Pos

[@TheloniousJackson]

So white people don’t vote based on race?

[@justthej]

Where is the AG????????

[@rickscott4717]

Need to send Flint councilman Eric Mays up in there. It would be the most entertaining show on TV today!

[@w.w.heisenberg8044]

Wow even when in power some still play dirty. No shame in some people.

[@kathym8453]

As a Black woman, let this be a lesson to Black voters to remember to vote for an INDIVIDUAL that has the relevant experience and proper attitude for public service. She thinks being Mayor of Dolton Village gives her unlimited opportunities to abuse her rights and privileges, and unlimited access to finances for her personal gain. Don't assume that because someone is Black and female means that they will be more caring and more in tune with the needs of a community.

[@everything-is-everything]

That’s sad she shut all his businesses down. He should sue her. This must be a really small town.

[@Mexican_Marauder]

You can have friends over to private property. You dont need a permit. That would be like her having the cops go to peoples houses on thanksgiving and telling them they need permits to gather for the holiday. 😂

[@ccrisc100]

This may have been in "pandemic" times.

[@GoldenBoy-wy8fv]

@@ccrisc100what are you special, it’s 2023…

[@ccrisc100]

@GoldenBoy-wy8fv I did may have been. There is no timeline in the accusation and mayor has been arpund since 2021. Aren't you special?

[@GoldenBoy-wy8fv]

@@ccrisc100 I’m sorry you’re slow…

[@Mexican_Marauder]

@@ccrisc100 are you OK?

[@Hailey-3]

Harvey, Illinois use to have a few mayors that do or did the exact same thing to residents. I'm not sure about Dolton, Illinois.

[@kennethhill2014]

Dolton and Harvey are the both run by the same people who just want to get paid. Following the same path as Detroit did!

[@hallenebrooks5630]

The ONLY MAYOR of Harvey, who knew how to play, was Nicholas Graves….Yea, he was a crook too (like all of them), but he KNEW how to play, he made sure that everybody got their reward, so therefore, everyone involved got a little piece of the pie….

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

This is EXCELLENT Journalism. Ben does a terrific job!

[@williamcram6743]

I feel bad for Mr Gardner.She is a blessed criminal grifter.

[@treuky]

In the last 3 or 4 weeks I have seen so much about this lady and all these different segments on her, I find her to be despicable with her behavior, is so narcissistic.. she won't approve a $60,000 for the clerk but she gets to make over $250,000.. a lease on a Chevy Tahoe 149 000... Showtimes you have to be careful what you vote in and cuz you never know what you're going to get like a box of chocolate... I think with all the exposure she's getting her time will come to pay for all her deeds... I saw the devil in her smirk when they asked her about Las Vegas..

[@WTPMTV]

How has she been able to get away with all these antics? Make me understand.

[@phillisblkdck193]

Because she's a Demorat ....

[@jeepfam2955]

There was a recall against her. Where the case was dropped. No she feels like she is untouchable.

[@humberto0658]

Put her in prison already

[@avidplayer6540]

Corruption all over and no one can help them. American dream !

[@jm.7305]

Why isnt she in jail?

[@lovinglife8111]

This is ridiculous. The FEDS need to shut her down

[@pilucciluccinassi8504]

I hope Mr Gardner gets his due justice!

[@ChrisTopheRaz]

Oh my god this is like a real life movie. We’re watching here. How is she not behind bars at this point is absolutely incredible. This is literally Hitler like behavior.

[@MrBobochow]

The Police Officers better be careful they may be charged along with Mayor.

[@irishcarbomb1977]

How is this woman not being investigated and her whole police force?!?!

[@wmrayburn7620]

It is so sad -what is going on in Dalton, and the rest of Chicago

[@chinews85]

This brod crazy...

[@METAL-ADDICT]

That's what happens when you put Cardi B in power lmao

[@nw66990]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂😂

[@EMJE272]

HELLO Illinois Attorney General !!!!!

[@nursepetty1180]

That mayor is Rachet lock her up...smdh

[@jallen3556]

Arguing for 30 minutes at a city council meeting before they can even get started? Is anyone else surprised? Me niether

[@Shorty_Lickens]

For those who dont know, she took a trip to Vegas at the taxpayers expense. Then refused to discuss it with the local news.

[@user-rt2mm9rw4l]

WHY IS SHE STILL THERE. BUST HER STEALING YOUR MONEY

[@hakeemcolvin4139]

If you don't vote for her you got to go

[@peggyg7442]

Same way Biden operates.

[@PreacherPaul71]

😂

[@MrAllenTv773]

Get her outta there

[@GangstaMojo]

You people in Dalton need to get the governor's office involved

[@kevingodley8295]

Wow this woman has taken full advantage and the police seems to work for her and not the people what type of police force do u guys have that's messed up

[@tickedturmoilpotato]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹💐👏👏👏👏👏 *Stellar reporting, WGN*

[@TitanFallDeath666420]

This is what happens when you give that kind of power to a thief..

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

God Bless Mr. Gardener. I hope that he can get his businesses reopened. I am praying for his safety and success.

[@MarcusHuntley-jq2lj]

This is so embarrassing as a black American!!!!! How is she still in power???!!!!!

[@coffeegator6033]

Thanks for covering this story WGN

[@joeneri2035]

She needs to go

[@panchog2552]

Feds need to take a look. What she do about all the flooding in Dalton.She needs to go,go to jail.

[@surferxblood]

Why isn’t she being investigated??? I swear it’s like the entire USA is a free for all to do what ever the F you want to. With no repercussions.

[@powertrip25]

who let Sexy Redd be Mayor???

[@terrywinningham5405]

Ghetto politics in the ghetto city what a nightmare it would be to have to live around these people. Looks like africa up on here.

[@newbeginning8095]

No different than living with these evil devils in the South…

[@peggyg7442]

​@@newbeginning8095 Hey! Not all southerners are bad people. There's good and bad just like everywhere else.

[@THEhorihito]

​@@peggyg7442the south is a shithole full of easily fooled, intellectually deficient loons who vote for people like Sarah Huckabee Sanders and take out another mortgage on their trailer to help pay for Donald Trump's legal fees.

[@commonsense3921]

Naw, Still much better then Africa.

[@jonjones7137]

​@commonsense3921 depending on which part of Africa. You low budgets people need to travel more

[@byronstansberry1638]

Anytime a person brings up God when being questioned about wrongdoing, they're GUITY!!!!!

[@nw66990]

He needs to sue everyone involved and those officers need to be relieved of duty.

[@MrAllenTv773]

Feds are on they way 😂😂😂😂😂

[@userbelieveinGod]

Damn...I am literally watching MIDEA'S family reunion.😂😂😂

[@larrygro]

When she “replaces her board”? Holy shit, she thinks she can hand pick her board? Can she even do that? If she does then lookout!

[@chuckiepeoples]

Watching this town going back and forth with their politicians is a prime example of why this demographic lives in rundown squalor.

[@neonnoir9692]

Why are the police supporting her? I expect better from them 😡

[@Sojourners3]

They're corrupt as hell grifters. There's a reporting segment where details are given on the mega dollars the police have been paid in overtime pay to be her multi-member 24/7-365 personal security detail.

[@deidrajames4258]

What were the requirements for mayor of this city

[@MzSweetzTalk]

Exactly

[@flyboy3373]

Her, her administrator and the police chief will be charged with Malfeasance in office.

[@marylawrence4976]

This city needs to do research on how to recall this corrupt mayor. I would sue, sue, sue, until she can't take it no more.

[@seanmahoney2755]

She’s a warlord.