Health
Advocates want more Harvey residents involved in south suburban tree canopy equity efforts
“Historically, the voices of those for whom these impacts are most real have been ignored,” wrote Chief Health Officer and Nordson Green Earth Foundation co-founder Sheetal Rao.
Politics
Meeting recap: With most aldermen a no-show, City Council's first meeting of 2023 is a no-go
Alderman Marshun Tolbert (2nd), Alderman Tracy Key (4th), Alderman Dominique Randle-El (5th), and Alderman Tyrone Rogers (6th) were absent from the meeting, where the Council was to discuss several development-related items.
Politics
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Recent Stories
- Arts & Culture
Meeting recap: Rain check on new HVAC system at Harvey Public Library after trustees break quorum
Twenty minutes after the meeting began, officials were required to adjourn because they no longer had the required attendance to conduct city business after one trustee abruptly left the virtual meeting.
- Health
Buildings set for demolition in Harvey
As of January 2023, there are 24 properties the Buildings Department will demolish. Here's what they are.
- Health
Here's your chance to weigh in on development around Wood Street
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and its nonprofit arm wants residents' input to guide future development projects around the hospital.
- Health
What to know about the winter storm coming ahead of the holiday weekend
Temperatures could plummet into the single digits. Exposed skin can develop frostbite within 30 minutes.
- Education & Youth
For Brooks kids, a trip to the public library turned into a lesson on ruin and release
Brooks Middle School teacher Quentin Wright decided to use a field trip to the library to inspire his students to use art and freedom of expression to cope with social injustice.
- Education & Youth
Meeting recap: New camera system up for bid at District 152
At the September 12 meeting, district officials discussed bids for a new camera system and prepped for the second phase of the Maya Angelou School project.
- Arts & Culture
"Brunch with Bishop" coming to Harvey kids this weekend
Citizens United for Harvey Youth and Universal Baptist Church are co-hosting the free food and entertainment event to spread holiday cheer Saturday, December 17.
- 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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