Mayor: investigation materials turned over to prosecutors; village cites ongoing litigation and code codification progress

At Dolton’s community meeting, village officials provided updates on an ongoing criminal investigation, municipal legal work and the village’s financial timing.

Mayor noted that the Dolton Police Department authorized overtime to collect evidence in a May 21 shooting and said those materials have been turned over to the Cook County State’s Attorney. The mayor also cautioned that the state's attorney does not make public comments on ongoing investigations. "Everything has been turned over to state's attorney's office," the mayor said, and officials asked for patience while charging and prosecution decisions proceed at the county level.

Clerk Allison Keane announced that the village’s municipal code has been codified for the first time since 1988. She said staff training is underway to review the codified ordinances, that some company errors have been reported back for correction, and that the clerk aims to publish the codified code and an online navigation tutorial by mid‑July.

Separately, officials addressed a pending civil claim and insurance matter tied to a prior incident: the village previously requested a $7 million settlement offer (the plaintiffs had agreed before verdict in earlier stages), and officials estimated the litigation and insurance processes could take roughly two to three years to reach resolution. The mayor said the village views the projected outcome as potentially favorable but noted the timeline is long.

On municipal finance timing, officials told residents that Cook County has notified the village that the second installment of property taxes will be delayed by about two months, which could create short‑term cash‑flow pressure for the village and Park District; residents were invited to pay early if they wished.

Officials reiterated that they will provide more detailed materials as available but emphasized limits on what can be disclosed while investigations and litigation are active.