Officers responded to a call of a man lying along railroad tracks on 173rd St on August 15. It is believed he was struck and dragged some distance, a village spokesperson said in a news release.
The bill would reduce the total allowable number of household pets in Harvey from seven to three. But disagreement emerged over whether the city actually possessed abilities to enforce the ordinance.
Also, Harvey City Council passed a measure to declare a natural disaster state of emergency, eyeing a declaration that would unlock federal assistance. Comptroller Louis Williams addressed rising water and garbage fees.
The global company made a $7,000 donation to the department toward the purchase of a new drone. It’s the latest move in a longstanding relationship that supports public safety.
The village will be enforcing fines for garbage can violations, property maintenance, and even noise violations following complaints from seniors. And parking vehicles on sidewalks is now banned, with immediate ticketing for violators.
Law enforcement is cracking down on speeding in the village after a driver struck and killed a teenager on her way to work.
The HWH is distributing 3,000 print guides across civic centers, libraries, and businesses in the south suburbs. Here’s where to find a copy.
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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.
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.
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