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Dolton highlights new small business, youth teams and local food drive during public comment

Village of Dolton Board of Trustees · November 3, 2025

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Summary

Local business owners and community groups used the Nov. 3 public-comment period to highlight a new laundromat owner, a youth food drive and a park district drop-off point; trustees and staff offered follow-up contacts and thanked volunteers and coaches for youth achievements.

Several community items were raised during the public-comment and announcements portions of Dolton’s Nov. 3 meeting.

Clarence Simmons introduced himself as the new owner of a laundromat at the intersection of Sibley Boulevard and University Avenue. "I just wanna say thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community," Simmons said, and he thanked Trustee Belcher, Chief Chapman and licensing staff (Darion West, Brian Thitken, LaToree Johnson and Cassandra Richardson) for assistance securing a business license.

Charters (youth commission) asked trustees and residents to partner on a nonperishable-food drive and collection effort to help families who missed SNAP benefits; he provided contact information and said the park district will allow a drop-off location through Nov. 21. "I've been homeless and I've been in need before," Charters said, urging donations of paper goods and food.

Trustee Stan Brown showcased the Dalton Bears cheer squads, noting multiple age-group placements at a recent competition and thanking coaches and parents. Trustee Belcher and others announced upcoming events, including a business brunch follow-up and a Nov. 15 turkey giveaway at Spence Cook Grand Lodge.

Dean Taylor raised concern about the clinic at 14231 (Family Christian Center) being closed and urged the village to coordinate with county health partners to restore pediatric access; the mayor directed Chief of Staff Tamisha Williams to follow up and offered to arrange a meeting with the clinic CEO and trustees to discuss funding and access issues.

The meeting’s announcements also included neighborhood event dates from the park district and reminders about veteran appreciation events and public-works services.