Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is accusing some trustees and the village administrator of taking part in a “civil conspiracy” meant to dilute her authority, according to a lawsuit filed

The small Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, has made international headlines over the course of several months -- and at the center of it all: Mayor Tiffany A. Henyard.

DOLTON, Ill. - Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township supervisor, has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the township's Democratic caucus after losing her bid for renomination to her leadership role.