The wife and son of Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones combined to earn more than $120,000 in 2023 while working for or on behalf of the city, public records show. Saprina Jones made $92,538 for her roles while Thaddeus Jones Jr. made $32,250, according to records showing the money they made from the city from Jan. 1 to Dec. 4 of last year. Saprina Jones apparently was chosen by city officials .
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Illinois state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, who doubles as the mayor of Calumet City, is under federal criminal investigation for tax issues involving his campaign funds, according to a law enforcement
Thaddeus Jones is a current Illinois State Representative, was the first Black Alderman in Calumet City, and is now the first Black Mayor in the history of Calumet City, Illinois.
Jones took his Oath of Office at the noon meeting today in a packed room.
Jones also helped elect the first black Alderwoman today, Monet Wilson. Her son announced today that he has chosen to attend Morehouse College which is where Dr. King attended.
Jones wife Saprina Jones was in attendance. His mother and mother in law , whom he also referred to as “mother” today, were also there. His mother is a recent Breast Cancer Survivor.