With rampant drug trafficking, MWRD doubles down on stormwater initiative
Fentanyl overdoses and carjackings aren't stopping the water treatment agency from building a pond on 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave.
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New details emerge about fourth of July tension between township officials and school board president
The former chief of staff to Tiffany Henyard accused her of recording a phone call between Henyard and District 205 school board President Nina Graham.
Clerk’s office didn’t include treasurer’s report or mayor’s order for public removal in city records
The city’s record keeper isn’t going to document a chaotic public comment at one council meeting where the mayor booted the entire audience from City Hall.
Harvey library hires computer technician as contractors fill key roles following mass layoffs
In recent months, the library fired the lead computer technician, director of the archives department, and interim director amid internal turmoil.
Thornton Township Schools District 205 board takes heat from township official over fourth of July friction
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard complained school board members called police to move the township’s annual fourth of July celebration from school property in Dolton, where Henyard is also the mayor. But the campus is also closed for the summer due to construction on the roof.
Mayor Chris Clark orders police to remove entire audience from chambers at City Council meeting
The move came during public comment at Monday’s regular meeting, when several speakers levied pointed critiques at the Clark administration.
Censures a no-go: City Council tables resolutions to reprimand alderpersons and treasurer
Three elected officials narrowly escaped being censured at a contentious City Council meeting last month.
‘Another eyesore’: Harvey economic development committee takes up community hubs project status
Alderpersons sought to resume planning and development of the city’s community hubs and police substation project after more than a year of stalled construction.
Finance committee seeks explanation for purchases made by Harvey Comptroller Louis Williams
The city occasionally uses Williams' personal credit card for municipal purchases, which he is later reimbursed for.
Harvey alders approve ordinance regulating unscheduled bus stops
The move comes on the heels of numerous south suburban communities enacting policies to regulate unscheduled transportation of migrants.
