Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is accusing some trustees and the village administrator of taking part in a “civil conspiracy” meant to dilute her authority, according to a lawsuit filed

DOLTON, Ill. - Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township supervisor, has filed a lawsuit against Dolton trustees and the township's Democratic caucus after losing her bid for renomination to her leadership role.

It's only Thursday, but Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard has had quite the week—with turmoil, yelling, and political maneuvering in both of her jobs.On Thursday night, some of Henyard's opponents called her a hypocrite—as she fights to stay on one ballot herself while supporting those opponents getting thrown off another.

Embattled south suburban politician Tiffany Henyard filed lawsuits against fellow government officials in Thornton Township and Dolton this week, where she is the township supervisor and mayor, respectively.

Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor​ insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.