| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/02/calumet-city-thaddeus-jones-extortion-lawsuit/ |
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Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones faces allegations of extortion from a former
employee who filed a federal lawsuit naming both him and the city as defendants.
Kenneth Jones, who was director of the city’s Emergency Services and Disaster
Agency from February 2022 to August 2025, also claims the may...