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HWH files lawsuit against Harvey library over financial records
The Harvey Public Library District rejected the release of over a year’s worth of bills lists, documents crucial to examining the public body’s spending behavior.
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HWH files lawsuit against Harvey library over financial records
The Harvey Public Library District rejected the release of over a year’s worth of bills lists, documents crucial to examining the public body’s spending behavior.
Harvey approves redevelopment agreement with LLC associated with attorney saddled with complaints over real estate litigation
Turlington Homes will redevelop 10 city-owned properties along 151st St. and Turlington Ave., with sale prices ranging from $168,000 to $248,000.
WHD SD147 discusses tax increase and low Black student achievement after state releases annual ratings
The district will request a 2.9 percent tax increase, and propose district wide strategies to improve low achievement for Black students and students with disabilities.
HSD 152 boasts strong finances despite sluggish property tax collection and reduced federal funding
Enrollment has increased by 44 students in the district, and a new slate of substitute teachers have been approved to address a district-wide teacher shortage.
Harvey library board votes to ‘vacate the seat’ of trustee Tamika Price, prompting lawsuit
A law firm connected to the McCaskill family, which now runs the city’s library and park districts, was tapped to investigate the trustee. Pending those findings, the board vacated her seat. Now, she and another trustee are suing.
Harvey library trustee reports board president to state attorney general over outstanding public records requests
As the McCaskill family seizes influence over the city’s library, trustees are resorting to filing public records requests, seeking state intervention, and suing the library to fulfill their duties as library fiduciaries.
