Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
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In the introduction to this video of the December 16, 2025, meeting of the Thornton Township Board, Carole Sharwarko explains the referendum questions that will appear on the ballot in March, and how difficult it has been to get details about them.
0:00 - Introduction by Carole Sharwarko
1:11 - Summaries of the three referenda
6:19 - Supervisor Napoleon Harris calls the December 16, 2025, meeting of the Thornton Township Board to order
7:31 - Pastor Nate Bowman opens the meeting in prayer
8:10 - Public comment by Paul Robertz
11:42 - Public comment by Ryan Sinwelski
15:16 - Public comment by Al Kindle
18:10 - Approval of minutes from the November 18 regular meeting and the November 25 special meeting
19:16 - Approval of bills charged to the General, General Assistance, and Road and Bridge Funds
20:37 - Approval of a series of resolutions, ordinances, appointments, and events, using a screenshot of the published agenda as a guide to the votes
32:59 - The board goes into closed session at 6:39 p.m.
34:12 - The board returns to open session at 6:50 p.m.
34:46 - Approval of minutes from the November 18 Executive Session
35:22 - Supervisor report by Napoleon Harris
42:57 - Adjournment at 6:59 p.m.
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In the introduction to this video of the December 16, 2025, meeting of the Thornton Township Board, Carole Sharwarko explains the referendum questions that will appear on the ballot in March, and how difficult it has been to get details about them.
0:00 - Introduction by Carole Sharwarko
1:11 - Summaries of the three referenda
6:19 - Supervisor Napoleon Harris calls the December 16, 2025, meeting of the Thornton Township Board to order
7:31 - Pastor Nate Bowman opens the meeting in prayer
8:10 - Public comment by Paul Robertz
11:42 - Public comment by Ryan Sinwelski
15:16 - Public comment by Al Kindle
18:10 - Approval of minutes from the November 18 regular meeting and the November 25 special meeting
19:16 - Approval of bills charged to the General, General Assistance, and Road and Bridge Funds
20:37 - Approval of a series of resolutions, ordinances, appointments, and events, using a screenshot of the published agenda as a guide to the votes
32:59 - The board goes into closed session at 6:39 p.m.
34:12 - The board returns to open session at 6:50 p.m.
34:46 - Approval of minutes from the November 18 Executive Session
35:22 - Supervisor report by Napoleon Harris
42:57 - Adjournment at 6:59 p.m.
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The questionable politics of Thornton Township Supervisors Tiffany Henyard and now Napoleon Harris brought new viewers and subscribers to our channel, and we appreciate their interest in our local politics. But most of the news that happens in Lansing and other parts of Thornton Township is much less dramatic but just as important. The Lansing Journal serves a diverse community and offers a diverse range of news — stories that are often overlooked by larger media. If you are interested in what local news looks like, subscribe to The Lansing Journal:
• Our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
• Our Daily News email: thelansingjournal.org/subscribe-from-youtube
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom, and we depend on support from our viewers and readers in order to provide the journalism our community deserves. Visit the Donate page on our website to make a tax-deductible donation: thelansingjournal.org/donate
Every dollar goes directly into the journalism and helps support this local newspaper as we serve our community.
MISSION
The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, Illinois. Our mission is Building Community, and we fulfill that mission by keeping our diverse community informed and connected through local independent news that is freely accessible.
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