Regional water agency executive director retires after 31 years of service
Brian Perkovich was named Metropolitan Water Reclamation District executive director in 2018.
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As state cracks down on delinquent audits, Mayor Chris Clark addresses financial reporting concerns
Clark targeted the city’s finance department heads over lack of financial reports during a recent council meeting. What he didn’t mention is how the state is reigning in on Harvey over missing audits. Police brass also provided crime statistics.
Thornton Township meeting abruptly ends after trustee denied remote access
Illinois’ state transparency law allows elected officials to join meetings remotely if they have childcare conflicts. The supervisor didn’t agree.
Mayor Chris Clark to loan Harvey over $25,000 to demolish Loomis Ave. residence after fire
The mayor will contribute his own money to tear down a home that erupted in flames in January, to a mixed response from the council.
Digital display signs coming to TTHS D205 schools
The signs will be located around Thornton, Thornwood, and Thornridge High Schools in high-traffic areas, showing real-time updates on emergencies and school events.
Tamika Price resigns as Harvey library treasurer
She’s exiting that role — not the board — citing scheduling issues. The Harvey Public Library District could possibly name a new treasurer, and board secretary, at a special meeting on Tuesday.
Residents tape mouths shut in another silent protest at City Hall
Dolton and Harvey residents united in a silent protest during a regular council meeting, calling out Mayor Chris Clark.
Winter freeze causing heating issues at Dixmoor schools but students moved to warmer classrooms, officials say
Students complained to parents they could not wear jackets in freezing classrooms if they were not school-issued.
‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.
Electors vote Stephanie Wiedeman as new Thornton Township trustee in landslide victory
Wiedeman is filling a vacant seat. The former Thornton Township employee, fired shortly after Supervisor Tiffany Henyard took office, will serve the term through May.
