Henyard investigation • Pritzker vs. Elon • Fatal Indiana police shooting

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released the findings of her investigation into alleged misconduct by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard; an Indiana man who was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy was identified as a Jan. 6 defendant; and Gov. JB Pritzker and Elon Musk go after each other.

These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.

Lightfoot releases findings into probe of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the findings of her months-long investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard on Monday.

Community members packed the meeting hall, which was standing room only, anxiously awaiting the results of Lightfoot’s investigation.

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Indiana man fatally shot by sheriff's deputy identified as Jan. 6 defendant

A northwest Indiana man who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol building was shot and killed by an Indiana sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon.

During the traffic stop, a Jasper County sheriff's deputy attempted to arrest the suspect, but the suspect resisted, officials said.

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Pritzker fires back at Elon Musk after buffet remark sparks war of words

Was Elon Musk and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker trading barbs on X on your bingo card for Wednesday?

After Musk initiated the war of words, Pritzker didn't hold back and hit the Tesla CEO over a recent controversy.

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Fire at Cook County forest preserve under investigation

A two-alarm fire broke out in a Cook County forest preserve Monday night.

At 6 p.m., 15 fire departments responded to wildfire at Bobolink Meadow, part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Orland Grasslands complex.

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Dolton, Thornton Township leaders call on Pritzker and others to remove Tiffany Henyard

Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.

Their demand follows years of controversy and a recent physical altercation at a township meeting.

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Chicago fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted List for wedding night killing

A Chicago man on the FBI’s Most Wanted List who is accused of killing his wife on their wedding night in 2012 has been apprehended in Mexico, authorities said.

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Tiffany Henyard involved in scuffle at heated Thornton Township meeting

A Thornton Township meeting turned chaotic Tuesday night when a fight broke out between attendees.

Witnesses say it all started when a community activist and frequent critic of Supervisor Tiffany Henyard told her, "You gone, b—ch."

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Arlington Heights crash: Driver killed, several others hurt

A crash late Saturday afternoon in Arlington Heights left one driver dead and several others wounded.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Bloomington Avenue just before 4:30 p.m.

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DC plane crash near Reagan National Airport

A small American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter before crashing into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport.

The midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter killed all 67 people onboard the plane and helicopter.

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Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump ‘unfit to lead during moments of crisis’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on the Trump administration to provide answers and take responsibility for aviation safety following Wednesday night’s deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.

In a statement Thursday, Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.

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