The meeting is also the first since an independent investigation​ found widespread financial mismanagement in the troubled south suburb.

A heated altercation broke out during a public meeting in Dolton, Illinois, involving controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

South Holland police ultimately had to clear out trustees, neighbors, and the news media after allies and critics of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard let their fists speak for them.

Extra security was in place Monday night for a Dolton Village Board meeting, following a brawl last week at a board meeting for Thornton Township.