Dolton (/ ˈ d ɔː l t ə n /) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,426 at the 2020 census. [2] Dolton is located just west of the expressway Interstate 94 and immediately south of the city limits of Chicago.

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Feb 11, 2022 · Immediately south of Chicago’s city limits, Dolton is a mostly residential suburban village bounded to the north by the Little Calumet River. The name comes from one George Dolton, who settled in the area in 1835 and whose son became the …

Dec 17, 2024 · DOLTON, Ill. — Monday marked a victory for a candidate hoping to oust Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in next year’s election after an ally of the embattled south suburban politician withdrew an...

Jun 6, 2024 · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday addressed growing issues in suburban Dolton, including the controversy surrounding Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the chaos that has unfolded in recent months.

Nov 7, 2024 · Trustees agreed to return three luxury SUVs leased for Henyard’s use, which WGN Investigates revealed cost residents more than $374,000, but Henyard vowed to veto the decision. Despite the high...

Oct 16, 2024 · Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, the focus of multiple probes and lawsuits for alleged financial mismanagement, corruption and retaliation, officially announced Tuesday she will run for a second...

Jan 28, 2025 · Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presents the final report Monday on allegations of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s financial mismanagement. The findings will be turned over to the village’s board of trustees.

The Village of Dolton, once an area of natural prairie and home to Potawatomie, Sac, Illini, and Miami Indians has now grown into a bustling suburban community of over 23,000 residents. The village was founded by George Dolton who settled in the area with his family in 1835 and began running a ferry company with another resident of the area, J ...

The DOLTON Historical Society (DHS) was established in 1977 to promote the history and culture of Dolton, Illinois. Located in the heart of the village, the museum is dedicated to preserving the unique heritage of the area and promoting an appreciation of its rich past.