‘They’re taking our homes’: Chaos unfolds in Illinois after local lawmaker arrested during council meeting for raising residents’ concerns — now they’re calling for federal intervention

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Tensions flared at a Harvey, Illinois, city council meeting on May 12, as Mayor Christopher Clark ordered the room cleared just 20 minutes into the session. He cited disruptions from residents and supporters of Alderperson Colby Chapman.

The confrontation underscored growing resident unrest over several issues they face with the southern Chicago suburb’s administration.

Arrests and accusations

Chapman, representing Harvey’s 2nd Ward, has become a central figure in the city’s political turmoil…

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