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.
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Recent Stories
- 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.
- Education & Youth
Meeting recap: The Safe Schools Initiative returns to District 205—along with tightened security measures
At the August 10 meeting, district officials announced new safety measures, including appointment-only campus access, designated entrances and exits, and alarms—along with a renewed commitment to refer students to local law enforcement.
- Politics
Mayoral security detail intervened in attempted gunpoint robbery of elderly man in Chicago
The officer with the mayor's security detail drew their weapon in response to an individual attempting to rob an 86-year-old man at gunpoint.
- Politics
[BREAKING]: Mayor Chris Clark's security detail exchanges gunfire with attempted robbery in Chicago
News choppers hovered over the scene on North Avenue and Halsted Street, with a notable heavy police presence in Chicago's Lincoln Park area Wednesday afternoon.
- Arts & Culture
'Julius the dot is free'
Riding high from his new "About Damn Time..." mixtape series, local music producer J.Phree is unapologetically switching gears to write the most authentic chapter of his life, yet.
- Politics
Alderman Marshun Tolbert announces 2023 mayoral run
“Our city has some serious challenges: crime, disinvestment, a need for jobs paying a live-able wage as inflation continues to rise,” said the 2nd Ward alderman, who is the first to formally announce a run to unseat Mayor Chris Clark.
- Arts & Culture
"Harvey's Got Talent" extravaganza highlights young performers for back-to-school season
The newly formed Citizens United for Harvey's Youth, a local community group, held their inaugural talent show to highlight young people and connect them to better opportunities.
- Health
Bike and pedestrian upgrades coming to Broadway Avenue
Residents can expect more accessible pedestrian intersections, bike facilities, and bus shelters.
- Business
Harvey Pace Bus Transportation Center renovation getting $20 million in federal funding
Thanks to $20 million in funding from the United States Department of Transportation, the station will get better weather protection for commuters, restrooms, and an interior waiting area.
- Education & Youth
Last minute back-to-school shopping? Here's how to lower prices at checkout
Through August 14, retailers must lower the sales tax on school supplies for items with a retail selling price of $125 per item. The move is part of the state's gas, property tax, and grocery relief bill that passed in April.
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