Harvey library board swears in new trustees and approves tax levy as leadership boasts improved fiscal health
“I've never seen the bank account that stout,” president Anthony McCaskill said.
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HSD 152 levy rate for 2024 tax year declines as inflation eases
“Not only did we levy kind of high last year, when you look at your tax bills, a lot of the municipalities levied high as well,” a district finance official said. “So, they levied so much last year, they probably don't need to increase the percentage.”
‘Find another location’ : Allies advocate against displacement caused by Myrtle Ave. pond and park
It was a hail mary to halt a stormwater project that aims to reduce local flooding but has displaced longtime families.
Thornton Township meetings cancelled as trustees boycott in protest of Supervisor Tiffany Henyard
Trustees Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez did not attend both a regularly scheduled and special meeting in November over financial transparency and a spirited supervisor. But now the township is operating without a budget and a forensic audit into its spending is in limbo.
Calls for Mayor Chris Clark’s resignation, opaque finances, and police intimidation mar two-hour council meeting
October’s meeting was jam packed with scathing rebuke of the Clark administration, police ticketing an Harvey library official for disorderly conduct, the treasurer’s financial concerns, and higher fines for municipal infractions.
Harvey library forms new committees while some trustees blast HWH coverage
Assignments for the finance, maintenance, and policy and personnel committees were established in October. President Anthony McCaskill and Vice President Keith Price also criticized HWH news coverage during the public comment period.
HSD 152 has hiccups with 2023 fiscal year audit after township school treasurer fails to reconcile books
In October, the board reviewed the 2023 fiscal year audit, where it learned of reporting challenges from the treasurer at the Thornton Township Trustees of Schools.
Breaking down the proposed Harvey Central Park project
Harvey wants to build a new public park overseen by the city. But after seeking state dollars, officials abruptly withdrew its funding application.
Harvey youth and schools brace for de-tethering caused by stormwater project
Parents of 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave. are concerned about continuing special education services and youth safety as a water detention pond threatens to displace them all.
The pushback to Harvey Lofts was about more than NIMBYism
NIMBYism, or “not in my backyard,” refers to local efforts to stop development projects in one’s community. It’s often observed in affluent white suburban communities trying to block affordable housing complexes accessed by people of color. The charge against Harvey Lofts, a forthcoming $22 million apartment complex downtown, was a lot more nuanced than that.
