Citizens of Calumet City show support for Clerk Figgs (Calumet City, IL) - This morning, several residents of Calumet City gathered at Pulaski Park across the street from City Hall to show support for their longstanding clerk, Nyota Figgs.
The recently reelected Calumet City Clerk, Nyota Figgs, took to Facebook yesterday to express concerns about the new administration's decision to remove her from her duties.
State lawmaker faces renewed challenges over Calumet City mayoral election (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, who was elected Calumet City mayor in April, is facing a challenge to his mayorship that is based on a municipal referendum that prohibits a Calumet City mayor from also serving as a state representative.
Illinois Supreme Court Says Thaddeus Jones May Be On Ballot For Calumet City Mayor (Calumet City, IL) - Thaddeus Jones is positioned to become the first African American Mayor in the 120-year history of Calumet City, Illinois.