COOK COUNTY, Ill. — State Sen. Napoleon Harris — who recently replaced Tiffany Henyard as Thornton Township Supervisor — will pay back $20,000 his campaign fund spent on clothing at high-end stores, a stay at the Four Seasons and a private school, Harris’ attorney confirms to WGN Investigates.
Harris, a former NFL player and member of the Illinois democratic leadership team, has faced added scrutiny since bumping Henyard from the ballot amid a scandal over Henyard’s use of tax dollars for luxury travel, high-end vehicles, meals and more.
The Sun-Times first reported on Harris’ use of campaign funds for pre-Christmas shopping sprees at Neiman Marcus in recent years that totaled more than $4,300. There was also a $1,700 stay at the Four Seasons in Miami and an $866 charge at a nearby Saks Fifth Avenue for what were described as "clothes for political events," according to the Sun-Times.
WGN Investigates revealed in May that Harris previously sponsored legislation to ensure the Thornton Township Supervisor would continue to collect more than $200,000 in salary and other compensation despite efforts by trustees to lower the compensation to $57,000. The legislation quietly died only to be resurrected and passed by a fellow democrat in time to benefit Harris.
Harris stands to collect nearly $379,000 a year from taxpayers as a result of his two elected positions.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:07PM
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