Friday was the last day for interim chief Ronnie Burge Sr.
He was appointed by embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard last month after trustees voted against a permanent appointment.
A judge ruled that interim appointments can last only 30 days.
The village is now searching for a new police chief.
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