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

Jun 18, 2026

Officials said evidence related to a May 21 shooting has been turned over to the Cook County State's Attorney, which does not comment on ongoing probes; the clerk reported municipal-code codification (first since 1988) will be posted by mid‑July, and village leaders said a pending insurance/litigation matter could take two to three years to resolve.

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

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