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Local nonprofit awarded $100,000 to aid work rehabbing Harvey’s abandoned homes

Nicor Gas' nonprofit arm Northern Illinois Community Initiatives presented funds as part of a push toward racial equality and urban development.

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‘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.

The effort to pull back the veil of business development in Harvey

A new effort to open a full-scale grocer reinforced residents' concerns there's not much public input into city business.

Place-based effort to build stronger communities expanding to Harvey with help from ‘community quarterbacks’

The forthcoming Transforming Places Harvey Neighborhood Network will be a three-year effort to identify needs, build, and implement solutions for a thriving Harvey. Backed by funding from a major Chicago-based nonprofit, two trusted Harvey community organizations are launching a resident-led steering committee to help.

Harvey awarded $1.6 million in second round of federal ARPA funds

Municipalities can use the funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act on a range of items, like upgrades to water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure, costs of responding to COVID-19, or the negative impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses, essential workers, or households.

Harvey Pace Bus Transportation Center renovation getting $20 million in federal funding

Thanks to $20 million in funding from the United States Department of Transportation, the station will get better weather protection for commuters, restrooms, and an interior waiting area.

Phase two of 154th Street rehabilitation gets $400,000 boost for pavement and stormwater improvements

With the funds, the city will renovate stretches of pavement between Wood Street and Broadway Avenue. The city will also replace parts of the sewer line along Wood Street.

The Harvey World Herald joins forces with Indiegraf to accelerate audience and revenue growth

The collaboration is part of a larger effort to build a strong foundation as we rebuild local news in Harvey.

Developers looking to share economic benefits of East Hazel Crest casino with surrounding suburbs

Wind Creek Hospitality plans to share revenues with the Illinois Gaming Board and surrounding south suburban areas through the newly created Southland Public Benefit Fund.

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