Former Dolton, Illinois mayor and Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard is calling on state and city leaders to accept federal assistance to address crime in Chicago after her father was shot in a recent incident, as reported by Fox News.
Henyard issued a public statement Thursday, identifying herself as “SuperMayor Tiffany A. Henyard,” and confirming that her family had been directly impacted by violence in Illinois.
"Yes, it is true, my family has been directly affected by the senseless gun violence that continues to plague Illinois. Yesterday, my father, my hero, was an innocent victim of this random and heartbreaking violence," she wrote.
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According to reporting from WLS-TV, the shooting occurred around 5:54 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.
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Police said a 65-year-old man was in an alley when he was shot in the neck. He was transported to a hospital and was reported to be in serious condition.
Following the incident, Henyard urged JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson to reconsider accepting federal assistance from Donald Trump to address crime in Illinois, particularly in Chicago.
"At this time, I am calling on Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson to seriously reconsider federal assistance from President Donald J. Trump to help address this crisis and better protect the residents of Illinois, particularly in Chicago," Henyard said.
She pointed to other cities that have worked with federal authorities, stating, "Across the country, communities that have welcomed federal support have experienced measurable reductions in crime.
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Cities such as Memphis, Tennessee; Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, Louisiana during the 2026 Mardi Gras period have all seen positive outcomes through collaboration efforts."
President Trump previously deployed the National Guard to those cities as part of federal efforts focused on crime reduction and public safety.
Henyard said Illinois residents deserve improved safety and argued that cooperation with federal authorities has produced results elsewhere.
"The residents of Illinois deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods," she said. "The difference between Illinois and those other states is simple, their leadership chose collaboration, and that collaboration produces results."
She also directly appealed to the governor, writing, "I respectfully urge Governor Pritzker to reconsider working in partnership with President Donald J. Trump to ensure the safety and well-being of the people you were elected to serve. Once again, thank you for your prayers, your support, and your compassion. Please continue to keep my family lifted in prayer during this extremely difficult time."
Henyard previously served as mayor of Dolton but lost the 2025 Democratic primary for the position. She is currently running for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners District 5 in Georgia as a Republican.
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