WATCH: Shocking Documentary Reveals Controversies Surrounding Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard
By EEW Magazine Online
NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup delves into the meteoric rise and turbulent leadership of Mayor Tiffany Henyard in a gripping new documentary, Super Mayor: The Cost of Chaos in Dolton.
The hour-long film chronicles how the mayor of Dolton, Illinois—a small suburb just south of Chicago—ascended to power only to face allegations of corruption, financial misconduct, and scandal that have left residents demanding answers.
A Suburb in Turmoil
Over the past year, Dolton has captured international headlines, not for its growth or achievements, but for the mounting controversies surrounding its leadership. At the center of the storm is Mayor Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township Supervisor. Allegations of mismanagement have ignited widespread outrage in the community, leaving residents questioning the handling of their taxpayer dollars.
NBC Chicago reporter Regina Waldroup has spent over a year embedded in Dolton, attending board meetings, interviewing residents, and uncovering the truth behind the disarray. Her investigation offers a raw look at how this small, underserved suburb has been impacted by the unfolding drama.
Voices of the People
In the documentary, Waldroup amplifies the voices of Dolton and Thornton Township residents, many of whom feel disenfranchised and ignored. They share personal stories of how the controversy has disrupted their daily lives and heightened their concerns about transparency and accountability in local government.
“I’ve lived here my whole life, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Paul Robertz, a Thornton Township resident. “It’s sparked a whole people’s movement like we’ve never seen before.”
Allegations and Investigations
A central focus of Super Mayor is the shocking allegation brought by Henyard’s assistant, Fenia Dukes. During a taxpayer-funded trip, Dukes claims she was assaulted by village trustee Andrew Holmes. The incident has resulted in a lawsuit and spurred a wave of outrage from Dolton residents.
In response to these allegations, along with questions surrounding Dolton’s finances, trustees enlisted the help of former Chicago Mayor and federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot. Lightfoot’s investigation, as well as a separate federal inquiry into Henyard’s conduct, has only deepened public scrutiny of Dolton’s leadership.
A Call for Justice
Despite the mounting frustrations, the documentary captures a community determined to fight for change. Residents are rallying for transparency, financial accountability, and justice in the face of what they describe as unprecedented challenges to their village’s stability.
Where to Watch
Super Mayor: The Cost of Chaos in Dolton is now available to stream. Viewers can watch the full documentary on YouTube, the NBC Chicago News channel on Peacock, and other popular streaming platforms like Roku, Samsung TV, Xumo, Google TV, and Pluto.
For your convenience, EEW Magazine Online has posted the full documentary below.
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