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.”
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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 $1.5 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.
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 $1.5 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.
