‘I don’t know where my money’s going’ : Ward reimbursements stall for council members
Harvey City Council heard updates from city departments at its April 11 meeting while Mayor Chris Clark fielded financial questions from council members.
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Harvey library eyeing lower bond interest rate, board president says
Anthony McCaskill, whose landscaping company provides free services to the library, introduced a plan to utilize savings in the general fund to pay off its bond interest that he said will lower its interest rate and shorten the mortgage.
Thornton Township board approves settlement over personal injury lawsuit
Trustee Christopher Gonzalez acted as supervisor pro tempore as the board of trustees approved lingering township bills and a lawsuit settlement.
Maya Angelou Elementary School reports improved student climate, despite most students behind on benchmarks
The majority of students at Maya Angelou School tested below grade level at the beginning of the 2024 school year, but some improvements are evident by mid-year testing.
Cook County commissioners approves Human Rights Ordinance revision to include language-based protection
The ordinance will now acknowledge physical, cultural, and linguistic characteristics as a protected class under its “national origin” definition.
PEACE Center’s supportive approach boosts senior attendance at TTHS D205
The alternative school’s core values include unconditional love, empathy, and loyalty. Attendance rose 3 percent amongst its seniors over the past three academic quarters.
Region’s water agency names interim director as commissioner pushes for green infrastructure in $2.3 million roof repair
The roof of the Egan water reclamation plant in northwest suburban Schaumburg, managed by the MWRD, will undergo repairs.
Louisiana college tour gets green light from Prairie State board
After denying funding for the TRIO program’s college tour in January, the Prairie State College board has now permitted the program to move forward with the trip.
MWRD extends drug take-back program with county sheriff for one year
Commissioners previously deferred the item for further discussion, but amended its agreement with the sheriff to extend services for another year.
Harvey library hires two administrators and reorganizes board roles
At a special meeting, the library board met to discuss hiring administrators and converting two temporary workers to full-time employment status.
