Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Thornton Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
The meeting's agenda is listed below:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Prayer
Public Comments
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on July 20, 2026.
Approve the closed session minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on July 20, 2026.
Approval of Bills
General Fund
General Assistance Fund
Road and Bridge Fund
New Business
Approval of Resolution 26-R-005 a Resolution adopting a policy for Thornton Township to provide services eligible under Section 85-13 of the Township Code for General Assistance Pursuant to Public Act 103-0192
Approval of Resolution 26-R-006 a Resolution approving thee use of General Assistance Funds for Thornton Township’s Thornton Assistance Program (“TAP”)
Events:
First Responders Event, October 9, 2026; Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2026; Tree Lighting, December 3, 2026
Closed Session:
To discuss the hiring, discipline, performance, compensation and the dismissal of certain personnel, legal counsel, acquisition of real property, matters pending, probable, or imminent litigation, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, related to the employment or discipline of specific employees.
Action Following Closed Session
Personnel Matters
Ratification or Approval of New Township Personnel Positions
Ratification of Approval of New Position - Assessor Clerk
Approval of New Position - TAP Program Support Staff
Approval of New Position - Transportation Dispatcher
Approval of New Position - Transportation Manager
Approval of New Position - Administrative Assistant
Supervisor Report
Adjournment
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Thornton Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
The meeting's agenda is listed below:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Prayer
Public Comments
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on July 20, 2026.
Approve the closed session minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on July 20, 2026.
Approval of Bills
General Fund
General Assistance Fund
Road and Bridge Fund
New Business
Approval of Resolution 26-R-005 a Resolution adopting a policy for Thornton Township to provide services eligible under Section 85-13 of the Township Code for General Assistance Pursuant to Public Act 103-0192
Approval of Resolution 26-R-006 a Resolution approving thee use of General Assistance Funds for Thornton Township’s Thornton Assistance Program (“TAP”)
Events:
First Responders Event, October 9, 2026; Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2026; Tree Lighting, December 3, 2026
Closed Session:
To discuss the hiring, discipline, performance, compensation and the dismissal of certain personnel, legal counsel, acquisition of real property, matters pending, probable, or imminent litigation, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, related to the employment or discipline of specific employees.
Action Following Closed Session
Personnel Matters
Ratification or Approval of New Township Personnel Positions
Ratification of Approval of New Position - Assessor Clerk
Approval of New Position - TAP Program Support Staff
Approval of New Position - Transportation Dispatcher
Approval of New Position - Transportation Manager
Approval of New Position - Administrative Assistant
Supervisor Report
Adjournment
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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, though 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 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
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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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