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'It's a new day': Thaddeus Jones sworn in as first black mayor in Calumet City's 128-year history

Connor Burge, The Times CALUMET CITY — More than two decades after becoming Calumet City s first black alderman, Thaddeus Jones made history again on Saturday. Before several dozen family members, friends and elected officials in the city council chambers, Jones was sworn in as the first black mayor in the city s 128-year history. The city s incumbent clerk, Nyota Figgs, and incumbent treasurer, Gerald Tarka, also were sworn in for another term, and seven council members also were sworn in. Jones, who also is in his sixth term as a state representative for the 29th District, defeated 18-year incumbent Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush in February s Democratic primary and won this month s general election over write-in candidate Tony Quiroz.

Outgoing Calumet City mayor looks back on decades of public service

Coming Sunday, take a Ride with Justin Dyer, a Specialist with LaPorte Police. After more than 35 years as an elected official in Calumet City, Markiewicz Qualkinbush will leave city hall for the last time Friday afternoon. Thaddeus Jones, who defeated Markiewicz Qualkinbush in a hotly contested Democratic primary in February and won the general election against token opposition earlier this month, will be sworn in Saturday afternoon as the city s first black mayor. I work as hard as a I did in 2003. I m still working today, Markiewicz Qualkinbush said Thursday afternoon. I m going to be the (city s) biggest cheerleader. Born and raised in Calumet City, Markiewicz Qualkinbush began working for the city in 1977. She was promoted to deputy city clerk two years later and was elected to the first of five terms as city clerk in 1985.

Finance reports show more than $500,000 spent by campaigns before Southland elections

Finance reports show more than $500,000 spent by campaigns before Southland elections
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Supreme Court ruling paves way for Thaddeus Jones to become Calumet City mayor

Supreme Court ruling paves way for Thaddeus Jones to become Calumet City mayor
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