Health
Environmental hubs. A comprehensive plan: Climate resilience projects in the south suburbs take root
In 2023, the south suburbs will see improvements in the climate preparedness arena from a variety of projects — including a stormwater management pilot project, Harvey’s first-ever comprehensive city plan, and more.
Advocates want more Harvey residents involved in south suburban tree canopy equity efforts
“Historically, the voices of those for whom these impacts are most real have been ignored,” wrote Chief Health Officer and Nordson Green Earth Foundation co-founder Sheetal Rao.
Buildings set for demolition in Harvey
As of January 2023, there are 24 properties the Buildings Department will demolish. Here's what they are.
Here's your chance to weigh in on development around Wood Street
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and its nonprofit arm wants residents' input to guide future development projects around the hospital.
What to know about the winter storm coming ahead of the holiday weekend
Temperatures could plummet into the single digits. Exposed skin can develop frostbite within 30 minutes.
Passenger shelters and retail space coming to Harvey Pace Bus Transportation Center
The groundbreaking, set for 2024, will coincide with renovations to the 154th Street Metra Station across the street.
Family Christian Health Center to get $130,000 boost to expand dental services
Headquartered in Harvey, the nonprofit healthcare organization will use the funding to expand its dental services at their Lynwood location.
Bike and pedestrian upgrades coming to Broadway Avenue
Residents can expect more accessible pedestrian intersections, bike facilities, and bus shelters.
Harvey to pilot new market-based approach to stormwater management
In 2023, Harvey will begin piloting StormStore, which allows landowners to build needed stormwater management projects at a lower cost by generating credits and selling them to developers.
Senior housing complex in downtown Harvey, known as the 'YMCA building,' getting $15 million renovation
“It’s a new beginning,” said George Ellis, who's lived at the building for seven years. “It’s a blessing to all my fellow tenants—a change.”
Senior residents reeling from the emotional and financial costs of basement flooding
After a wetter spring than normal, residents have struggled to remove sewage and stormwater from their basements. The costs are growing as they throw money at plumbers and pumps hoping to quell the flooding.
Harvey's aging water and sewer lines slated to get $3.5 million overhaul
The federal government appropriated funds to the city in March when Congress passed the spending bill, paving the way for repairs to Harvey's aging infrastructure.
COVID-19 Dispatch: State officials urge caution due to uptick in COVID-19 cases
The IDPH is urging caution due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in some parts of Illinois. Nationwide, cases are up, prompting the CDC to extend its mask mandate on planes and public transportation.
State closing community-based testing locations March 31 citing low demand, end of federal funding
Sites are now seeing about 50 people per day, state officials said. And there's a stockpile of tests in case of another surge, they added.
COVID-19 Dispatch: What we know about BA.2, the latest subvariant that has the White House on alert
Previously dubbed "stealth Omicron," BA.2 is believed to be driving the latest surge in Europe.
COVID-19 Dispatch: Omicron surge over but vaccination trends show Harvey not out of the woods, just yet
Data show only 48% are Harvey residents are fully vaccinated as compared to 65% of all Cook County residents.
How to get more free at-home COVID-19 tests
During his State of the Union remarks, President Joe Biden announced more kits were made available to order.
Major changes to Illinois mask guidance are now in effect. Here's what you need to know.
The changes come as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to decline.
Demand for testing decreasing as Omicron recedes, state officials say, but testing concerns linger
Changes in testing and possible mask guidance come as health experts identified BA.2, a more contagious version of Omicron.
Tracking COVID-19: Confirmed cases in Harvey down 80% over past month
The decline follows a statewide and national plunge in cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Here's where you can get a COVID-19 test in Harvey
Find vetted testing locations here.
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