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Thornton Township selects legal counsel in civil rights lawsuits against outgoing leadership
Two law firms with ties to incoming leadership will represent the township in litigation filed following a brawl in January.
Thornton Township electors accept some — but not all — financial reports at annual town hall
Electors accepted the general assistance and road and bridge fund reports into the township’s record, but rejected the general fund findings.
Arrests made after Harvey sells senior’s home to private investor for $2,000
Harvey allegedly retaliated against the senior, who objected to the deal, by shutting her water off. “Who does that to an 87-year-old? “They turned her water off for two months. We had to buy five-gallon jugs of water just for her to survive.”
‘I don’t know where my money’s going’ : Ward reimbursements stall for council members
Harvey City Council heard updates from city departments at its April 11 meeting while Mayor Chris Clark fielded financial questions from council members.
Thornton Township board approves settlement over personal injury lawsuit
Trustee Christopher Gonzalez acted as supervisor pro tempore as the board of trustees approved lingering township bills and a lawsuit settlement.
City Council approves alarm system registration fees while cracking down on false alarm penalties
Harvey residents and businesses will now have to pay a registration fee for their alarm systems and will be subject to a fine for excessive false alarms. The public once again accused Mayor Chris Clark of violating the constitution.
The 2025 local election results
The final results for elections in suburban Cook County.
Cook County commissioners approves Human Rights Ordinance revision to include language-based protection
The ordinance will now acknowledge physical, cultural, and linguistic characteristics as a protected class under its “national origin” definition.
As state cracks down on delinquent audits, Mayor Chris Clark addresses financial reporting concerns
Clark targeted the city’s finance department heads over lack of financial reports during a recent council meeting. What he didn’t mention is how the state is reigning in on Harvey over missing audits. Police brass also provided crime statistics.
Thornton Township selects legal counsel in civil rights lawsuits against outgoing leadership
Two law firms with ties to incoming leadership will represent the township in litigation filed following a brawl in January.
Thornton Township electors accept some — but not all — financial reports at annual town hall
Electors accepted the general assistance and road and bridge fund reports into the township’s record, but rejected the general fund findings.
Arrests made after Harvey sells senior’s home to private investor for $2,000
Harvey allegedly retaliated against the senior, who objected to the deal, by shutting her water off. “Who does that to an 87-year-old? “They turned her water off for two months. We had to buy five-gallon jugs of water just for her to survive.”
‘I don’t know where my money’s going’ : Ward reimbursements stall for council members
Harvey City Council heard updates from city departments at its April 11 meeting while Mayor Chris Clark fielded financial questions from council members.
Thornton Township board approves settlement over personal injury lawsuit
Trustee Christopher Gonzalez acted as supervisor pro tempore as the board of trustees approved lingering township bills and a lawsuit settlement.
City Council approves alarm system registration fees while cracking down on false alarm penalties
Harvey residents and businesses will now have to pay a registration fee for their alarm systems and will be subject to a fine for excessive false alarms. The public once again accused Mayor Chris Clark of violating the constitution.
The 2025 local election results
The final results for elections in suburban Cook County.
Cook County commissioners approves Human Rights Ordinance revision to include language-based protection
The ordinance will now acknowledge physical, cultural, and linguistic characteristics as a protected class under its “national origin” definition.
As state cracks down on delinquent audits, Mayor Chris Clark addresses financial reporting concerns
Clark targeted the city’s finance department heads over lack of financial reports during a recent council meeting. What he didn’t mention is how the state is reigning in on Harvey over missing audits. Police brass also provided crime statistics.
