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How do we make Harvey safer for us all? Our reporters want to hear from you!
Your thoughts will guide our newsroom's collaborative community programming and coverage of violence for Harvey residents.
Domestic battery charges dropped against Harvey Park District commissioner
The charges were related to a 911 call Lakeisha Brown made for police assistance at her home in December 2025. But when police arrived, she was arrested instead.
Man killed in possible retaliation after mass shooting rocks Harvey house party
A four-year-old boy was shot during a house party on the weekend, along with four others. Now, a man has been killed in retaliation.
State’s attorney drops felony charges against Harvey alderwoman
At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.
Ald. Colby Chapman arrested moments after announcing 2027 bid for mayor
One day after misdemeanor charges against her were dropped, the alderwoman is now facing a felony charge alleging she assaulted a Harvey police officer in April.
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.
Two men charged with gun and drug felonies after county sheriff executes search warrants at Harvey home
The Organized Crime and Hostage Barricade teams made arrests at a home on 150th St. and Lincoln Ave. on Wednesday.
Cook County public defender to represent undocumented residents in immigration court cases elsewhere
Attorneys with the county public defender's immigration unit will provide representation virtually.
‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.
How do we make Harvey safer for us all? Our reporters want to hear from you!
Your thoughts will guide our newsroom's collaborative community programming and coverage of violence for Harvey residents.
Domestic battery charges dropped against Harvey Park District commissioner
The charges were related to a 911 call Lakeisha Brown made for police assistance at her home in December 2025. But when police arrived, she was arrested instead.
Man killed in possible retaliation after mass shooting rocks Harvey house party
A four-year-old boy was shot during a house party on the weekend, along with four others. Now, a man has been killed in retaliation.
State’s attorney drops felony charges against Harvey alderwoman
At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.
Ald. Colby Chapman arrested moments after announcing 2027 bid for mayor
One day after misdemeanor charges against her were dropped, the alderwoman is now facing a felony charge alleging she assaulted a Harvey police officer in April.
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.
Two men charged with gun and drug felonies after county sheriff executes search warrants at Harvey home
The Organized Crime and Hostage Barricade teams made arrests at a home on 150th St. and Lincoln Ave. on Wednesday.
Cook County public defender to represent undocumented residents in immigration court cases elsewhere
Attorneys with the county public defender's immigration unit will provide representation virtually.
‘Burned out of our homes’ : Chicago Heights residents push county to demolish abandoned buildings
Abandoned homes in the Southland are posing a safety hazard for homeowners, catching fire as first responders struggle to put out the blazes.
