Arts & Culture

‘I never mentioned that person’s sexuality’: Mayor Chris Clark refutes homophobic tirade towards gay resident

Harvey residents gathered for an LGBTQ+ pride demonstration before a council meeting after Mayor Chris Clark suggested Ryan Sinwelski, an openly gay resident, was a pedophile in April. The mayor is denying it.

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Unethical behavior and micromanagement drove Harvey library trustee to resign

With less than six months left in her term, Monique Williams resigned from the embattled library board. Now, she wants the public to know why.

Allyships ripped to shreds as Harvey library leadership ousts board treasurer

Chapelle Hooks, named board treasurer in February, was bounced from her role after reorganization. She had no clue the move was coming.

Korn Ferry slated to lead Harvey library search for executive director

Pending contract approval, the search firm will work to help the library fill the position, which has been vacant since at least August 2024.

Harvey library trustee questions how board reviews invoices

The board engaged in a lively conversation concerning the approval of a bills list and deferred the next steps on hiring a permanent executive director.

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.

County commissioner paid over $30,000 as consultant at Harvey library where husband serves as board president

Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5th) was approved for a consultant contract with the Harvey Public Library District. Board president Anthony McCaskill is her husband.

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.

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.

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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