Politics
Public now allowed to attend City Council meetings in-person as election season heats up
Monday's City Council meeting was the first time in over two years the public could attend in-person. The move came as political hopefuls also filed petitions ahead of the November 28 deadline.
Public Safety
Harvey Police Department auxiliary officers receive training in City Council chambers
The training occurred the as City Hall was busy while political hopefuls filed petitions at the Office of the City Clerk.
Education & Youth
Meeting recap: School district 205 officials approve final fiscal year 2023 budget
Federal grants have increased, bolstering the district's finances this fiscal year. However, the district is capturing less dollars from tax levies than in prior years.
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- Health
Passenger shelters and retail space coming to Harvey Pace Bus Transportation Center
The groundbreaking, set for 2024, will coincide with renovations to the 154th Street Metra Station across the street.
- Education & Youth
Gas provider and nonprofit deliver 250 free coats at Holmes Elementary School
"The students were excited about receiving their coats and are ready for winter," said Holmes principal Gabriela Delgado.
- Politics
Home rule, the most important ballot measure for Harvey voters in 2022
Voters must decide if the city should maintain its own authority. Here's what that means in practice.
- Politics
Cook County is ran by Democrats. In the south suburbs, one man is trying to change that.
Jason Ross Decker is running for Cook County Board of Commissioners 5th District seat as a Libertarian. He says citizens have had enough with partisan politics. “It’s a breath of fresh air” for those who learn he’s not running as a Republican or Democrat here in Cook County, he said.
- Politics
#CheckYourJudges before heading to the ballot box
Pick up a free print voter guide to research Cook County judicial candidates before you cast a vote.
- Arts & Culture
Community and faith leaders take back the night for Harvey's youth
Citizens for Harvey Youth hosted an outdoor movie night under the stars to get youth off the phones and talking with one another. “It’s welcoming and engaging. We’re out sitting together like we’re at home,” one member said.
- Public Safety
Two in critical condition following three-story fire in downtown area Saturday afternoon
Firefighters brought the fire under control shortly before 8pm.
- Health
Family Christian Health Center to get $130,000 boost to expand dental services
Headquartered in Harvey, the nonprofit healthcare organization will use the funding to expand its dental services at their Lynwood location.
- Education & Youth
Harvey teens take lead on tough dialogue with elected leaders to UPLIFT community
UPLIFT Harvey youth held a forum with south suburban political leadership at Thornton Township High School, Thursday, September 15, to discuss solutions to social issues like abandoned houses, communal spaces, and gun violence in the city.
- Business
Harvey awarded $1.6 million in second round of federal ARPA funds
Municipalities can use the funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act on a range of items, like upgrades to water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure, costs of responding to COVID-19, or the negative impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses, essential workers, or households.
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