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Ousted Dem 'super mayor' charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles

Ousted Dem 'super mayor' charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles

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Published June 20, 2025
The embattled former Chicago suburb "super mayor" has announced her latest business venture as her legal woes continue to pile up following a tumultuous time in office.
Tiffany Henyard, the former Democratic mayor of Dolton, has announced she is peddling a "tell-all" autobiography, titled "Standing on Business."
In a Facebook post, the disgraced politician vowed "the real story is coming" while sharing a link to pre-order the book - which boasts a price tag of $99 and is reportedly the first of a three-part series - from a self-publishing website.
FORMER DEM 'SUPER MAYOR' PLEADS THE FIFTH AFTER FAILING TO PRODUCE PUBLIC RECORDS IN COURT
"From mommy moves to making history, [Henyard] is not just showing up," she wrote. "She's standing on business."
However, the former mayor's constituents appeared less than pleased, taking their opinions online to voice their skepticism of Henyard's latest business venture.
"Still trying to hustle money!" one commenter said in the Dolton Politics Facebook Page.
"Michelle Obama's bestseller was cheaper than this mess," another poster wrote. "The unmitigated gal!"
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Henyard's attorneys did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Henyard's announcement comes as she faces several legal woes stemming from her time as Dolton mayor and Thornton Township supervisor after her reelection bid proved unsuccessful.
Earlier this month, Henyard pleaded the Fifth in a court hearing over a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit from her time at the helm.
"The smear campaign against Tiffany Henyard, which began while she was in office, continues even now that she is out of office," her attorney, Beau Bridley, previously said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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Henyard was previously held in contempt of court after she failed to hand over public documents related to the lawsuit. Her attorney subsequently acknowledged the former mayor does not have the requested documents, with an Illinois judge ruling Henyard's legal team can submit an affidavit in its place.
"The mayor has no document that the plaintiff seeks," Bridley said. "This matter is going to be resolved with a simple affidavit. The whole hearing was much ado about nothing."
The lawsuit was initially filed by the Edgar County Watchdogs Inc. in response to the organization suing Henyard and the Village of Dolton for failing to produce financial records after the documents were requested under federal FOIA laws.
'SUPER MAYOR' TIFFANY HENYARD SKIPS DOLTON MEETINGS AS CONTROVERSIAL TENURE NEARS QUIET END
"We had little doubt Ms. Henyard would use losing the election as an excuse not to produce the documents," Edward "Coach" Weinhaus, attorney for Edgar County Watchdogs, previously said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Invoking the Fifth Amendment for a criminal investigation was an added wrinkle. The Watchdogs will keep looking for the documents even if the voters might have inadvertently thrown out the documents with the mayor."
Henyard initially made national headlines in April 2024 after officials in her administration were served with subpoenas from the FBI in response to an alleged corruption investigation, FOX 32 Chicago reported. Henyard, however, was never charged.
In response to the FBI's investigation, village trustees voted to hire former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightful to investigate Henyard's spending during her time as mayor, with the meeting spiraling into chaos as Henyard's supporters clashed with her opponents.
SELF-PROCLAIMED DEMOCRATIC 'SUPER MAYOR' ORDERED TO COURT AS SCANDAL-PLAGUED TENURE UNRAVELS
The financial probe reportedly revealed the village's bank account fell from its initial $5.6 million balance to a $3.6 million deficit.
Earlier this year, Henyard subsequently lost the city's mayoral primary to Jason House, who was sworn into office in May.
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On the same day of her election loss, federal authorities slapped the Village of Dolton with a subpoena demanding records tied to a land development project allegedly tied to Henyard's boyfriend.
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Either way, I feel guilty. But she seems to have a good life, and her husband seems to be a decent man. We still run in the same circles." —Anonymous, 49, Washington, DC 6."I cheated on my boyfriend when I was 21 years old. He had cheated on me in the past. He constantly tried to make me feel worthless, and then I met someone who was just a genuinely nice person, and I realized I could actually be with someone who treats me better. We flirted for a few days, and then we kissed, and he spent the night. We did not have sex, but kissing is still cheating. I broke up with my ex a few days later and dated the guy I cheated with for seven years." —Anonymous, 31, NC 7."I was with her for nearly six years, but I knew I never really loved her. I was trying to do the right, normal thing by settling down. I'd been living overseas and partying, and everyone was pressuring me to come home and settle down. She was emotionally controlling and highly insecure. I was drained and felt so stuck. Every time I tried to end it, she would threaten to harm herself. So I just stayed. I started a new job and met a woman who completely blew me away. We were just friends for a while, and then one day we kissed in the elevator at work. I went home and immediately ended the relationship, and ended up marrying my colleague. We are still happily married today, five years later. I have deep shame that I cheated and that I wasn't strong enough to leave, but it definitely made me realise that there are sometimes reasons people do cheat." —Anonymous, 37, Australia 8."I got married when I was 21 to a very nice but clueless workaholic young man. After the honeymoon phase, he basically ignored me. I was in the best shape I had ever been in, teaching Jazzercise classes as a substitute while going to nursing school. He didn't even want to take vacations with me, just wanted to work all the time. We were able to buy a house, which was great, but I thought there should be more to a marriage. 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Americans have reached their tipping point as gratuities spiral ‘out of control' — where Dave Ramsey draws a firm line
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'We have a favorable outlook on budoprutug across its three indications in primary membranous nephropathy (pMN), immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)… Each of these indications has clear IgG-driven pathophysiology and significant residual unmet need, despite existing first- and second-line therapies, where budoprutug has opportunity to shine above… We see $1B+ sales potential across these indications, and a subcutaneous, potentially use-at-home version offers upside optionality… With shares reflecting little credit for the company's opportunities and cash runway into 2027, we see favorable risk-reward and encourage investors to build a position. We would expect positive results in pMN to generate considerable stock upside potential,' Gershell opined. So how much upside does Gershell see overall? The analyst rates CLYM an Outperform (i.e., Buy), with a $10 price target – implying a substantial 590% surge over the next year. 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Wave is advancing four distinct programs, each built on a separate RNA modality: WVE-006 uses RNA editing, WVE-007 employs RNA interference (RNAi), WVE-N531 leverages exon skipping, and WVE-003 utilizes allele-selective silencing. By tackling different mechanisms and indications, the company is positioning itself to address multiple areas of high unmet medical need. WVE-006 is a GalNAc-conjugated, subcutaneously delivered RNA editing oligonucleotide (AIMer) designed to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and liver. The drug is currently in the Phase 1b/2a RestorAATion-2 trial, with key clinical data from both the 200 mg single and multidose cohorts expected in the third quarter of 2025. Additional results from the 400 mg single-dose cohort are anticipated later this fall. Progress is also accelerating with WVE-007, an RNAi therapy targeting obesity. This GalNAc-siRNA candidate works by silencing the INHBE gene and has shown strong preclinical efficacy in reducing weight while preserving muscle mass. Following promising initial safety and pharmacodynamic results in Cohort 1, Wave expanded enrollment in Cohort 2 and expects data from the first two cohorts in Q4 2025, with high-dose cohort results to follow in early 2026. The third program, WVE-N531, is an exon-skipping oligonucleotide developed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe and progressive neuromuscular disorder. In a Phase 2 open-label trial, the therapy showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in Time-to-Rise, a key measure of functional strength. Wave plans to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) in 2026 to pursue accelerated approval. Rounding out the clinical pipeline is WVE-003, an allele-selective oligonucleotide designed for Huntington's disease (HD). This first-in-class candidate has demonstrated selective reduction of mutant huntingtin protein (mHTT) while preserving healthy wild-type HTT – an approach believed to protect neuronal function. A Phase 2/3 trial is in planning, with Wave aiming to submit an IND in the second half of 2025. This pipeline, and its potential for success, has caught the attention of Oppenheimer analyst Cheng Li, who writes: 'We think RNA medicine is poised to become an important therapeutic modality for future medicine, leveraging its unique target engagement mechanism compared to other modalities. The PRISM platform further enhances the potency, durability, tissue distribution, and pharmacological properties of oligonucleotides in a multimodal fashion… We are optimistic about WVE's four clinical programs, each having its own merits and collectively providing validation to the platform technology that propels a next wave of programs for high-value targets with differentiated approaches… We anticipate multiple meaningful clinical catalysts from WVE-006 for alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) and WVE-007 for obesity, with current valuation offering a favorable risk/reward setup.' Reflecting this conviction, Li assigns WVE an Outperform (i.e., Buy) rating, along with a $24 price target that suggests shares could surge 178% over the next year. (To watch Li's track record, click here) Li's bullish stance is echoed across the Street. The stock has picked up 12 recent analyst reviews, supporting a Strong Buy consensus rating, with an 11-to-1 split favoring Buys over Holds. Shares currently trade at $8.63, and the average price target of $18.18 points to a potential upside of ~111% over the next 12 months. (See WVE stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment. Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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