Dolton (/ˈdɔːltən/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.

[2] Dolton is located just west of the expressway Interstate 94 and immediately south of the city limits of Chicago.

[4] The villages of Dolton and nearby Riverdale were effectively one community until each incorporated separately in 1892.

[12] First located inside the Village Hall, it contained 5,000 books and magazines.

[12] Dolton features over 120 acres (49 ha) of recreational properties, and 11 parks.

[14] In November 2023, WGN News published a two-part series alleging widespread misspending and harassment of political opponents by the mayor, Tiffany Henyard.

[15][16][17] On February 20, 2024, it was reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had launched a probe into alleged misconduct by Mayor Henyard.

[18] The entire village is part of South Suburban Community College District 510.

[14] Pace provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Dolton to destinations across the Southland.