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‘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.
Three people arrested after robbing USPS carrier on 158th St. and Halsted St.
The robbery occurred earlier today, with suspects stealing two bins of packages and a backpack before fleeing, according to the city's spokesperson.
The Renaissance Letter: Gun violence rocks Harvey on New Year’s Day
Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of Jan. 6, 2025.
Woman shot on 147th St. during funeral procession in Harvey
Someone opened fire on a funeral procession late Saturday morning. It may be a retaliation shooting, police on scene said.
Where to find free nonpartisan judicial voter guides across the south suburbs
The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.
Alderwoman arrested and released from Harvey Police Department headquarters without charges
Police arrested Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) Wednesday morning for the second time in three months. Now, she plans to sue the city.
Police allegedly falsely arrest alderwoman after she filed assault and battery report against city administrator
Witness statements conflict with city officials' claims that Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) initiated a physical attack on City Administrator Corean Davis.
Mud Brothers: A theatre workshop transforms lives beyond prison walls
A now-shuttered theatre workshop at Illinois’ Dixon Correctional Facility is finding new life for formerly and currently incarcerated thespians.
Harvey auxiliary officer directs profanity toward HWH staff at City Hall
The incident comes as city officials and local law enforcement face scrutiny over their conduct during City Council meetings.
‘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.
Three people arrested after robbing USPS carrier on 158th St. and Halsted St.
The robbery occurred earlier today, with suspects stealing two bins of packages and a backpack before fleeing, according to the city's spokesperson.
The Renaissance Letter: Gun violence rocks Harvey on New Year’s Day
Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of Jan. 6, 2025.
Woman shot on 147th St. during funeral procession in Harvey
Someone opened fire on a funeral procession late Saturday morning. It may be a retaliation shooting, police on scene said.
Where to find free nonpartisan judicial voter guides across the south suburbs
The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.
Alderwoman arrested and released from Harvey Police Department headquarters without charges
Police arrested Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) Wednesday morning for the second time in three months. Now, she plans to sue the city.
Police allegedly falsely arrest alderwoman after she filed assault and battery report against city administrator
Witness statements conflict with city officials' claims that Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) initiated a physical attack on City Administrator Corean Davis.
Mud Brothers: A theatre workshop transforms lives beyond prison walls
A now-shuttered theatre workshop at Illinois’ Dixon Correctional Facility is finding new life for formerly and currently incarcerated thespians.
Harvey auxiliary officer directs profanity toward HWH staff at City Hall
The incident comes as city officials and local law enforcement face scrutiny over their conduct during City Council meetings.
