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Months before, Sam Hentz filed a harassment complaint against administrator Carol Morris. Morris, associated with the Mc...
07/10/2025

Months before, Sam Hentz filed a harassment complaint against administrator Carol Morris. Morris, associated with the McCaskill family, was fired as a result of Hentz's complaint. The board rehired her the same day Hentz was fired.

The Harvey Public Library District board fired its information technology manager at the same meeting in which it reinstated the employment of Carol Morris, an administrator whom he filed a harassment complaint against months earlier.

It offers subsidies equaling five percent of the home’s sale price with a $25,000 limit. The funds are provided as a for...
07/08/2025

It offers subsidies equaling five percent of the home’s sale price with a $25,000 limit. The funds are provided as a forgivable second loan over a five-year period.

The county board passed a resolution that provides additional funding to a homebuyers’ program that helps offset initial housing costs

According to a news release from Harvey mayor's office, the state's attorney is expected to drop felony battery charges ...
07/07/2025

According to a news release from Harvey mayor's office, the state's attorney is expected to drop felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd). And the mayor's office and police brass are not happy about it.

At a court hearing scheduled for July 8, the Cook County State’s Attorney office is expected to drop felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.

“If those accusations were true…[Sinwelski] would have been charged and prosecuted,” she said. “It’s irresponsible to pe...
07/07/2025

“If those accusations were true…[Sinwelski] would have been charged and prosecuted,” she said. “It’s irresponsible to perpetuate that kind of stereotype that has existed for eons about gay men.”

Harvey residents gathered for an LGBTQ+ pride demonstration before a council meeting after Mayor Chris Clark suggested Ryan Sinwelski, an openly gay resident, was a pe*****le in April. The mayor is denying it.

Head to a question-and-answer tonight in South Holland to hear from 2026 county, state, and judicial candidates. Here's ...
07/07/2025

Head to a question-and-answer tonight in South Holland to hear from 2026 county, state, and judicial candidates. Here's how.

The event, hosted by the Democrats of Thornton Township and open to the public, marks the earliest glimpse of potential candidates for county, state, and judicial districts representing the Southland.

“I have so many ideas, and there are so many initiatives that I was able to bring to fruition in other spaces, [and] I'm...
06/12/2025

“I have so many ideas, and there are so many initiatives that I was able to bring to fruition in other spaces, [and] I'm excited about being able to bring those ideas and programs here,” Kenneth Scott said. “I'm just really looking to be a light and bring my best self.”

Kenneth Scott will take over as permanent superintendent in July, replacing the district’s two interim superintendents Jerry Jordan and Creg Williams. He is currently the associate superintendent at Dolton School District 147.

Elected in 2019, Monique Williams sought to bring fiscal and policy overhauls to the Harvey library. And resources. But ...
06/11/2025

Elected in 2019, Monique Williams sought to bring fiscal and policy overhauls to the Harvey library. And resources. But others, she said, had other interests: “It seemed like others’ intentions were trying to figure out how to benefit from sitting on the board.” She resigned in November.

With less than six months in her term, Monique Williams resigned from the embattled library board. Now, she wants the public to know why.

The freshman alder was charged with a felony for allegedly assaulting an Harvey police officer during her arrest at a Ci...
06/09/2025

The freshman alder was charged with a felony for allegedly assaulting an Harvey police officer during her arrest at a City Council meeting in April.

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.

An attempt at board reorganization following the April consolidated elections revealed board tensions between longtime a...
06/09/2025

An attempt at board reorganization following the April consolidated elections revealed board tensions between longtime allies Anthony McCaskill and Chapelle Hooks.

Chapelle Hooks, named board treasurer in February, was bounced from her role after reorganization. She had no clue the move was coming.

“Whenever people show emotion…[Clark] clears the room,” said Harvey library trustee Chapelle Hooks. “He don't care how c...
05/27/2025

“Whenever people show emotion…[Clark] clears the room,” said Harvey library trustee Chapelle Hooks. “He don't care how cold it is, how hot it is, if it's raining, snowing…We have to stand outside until he feels that we can come back in.”

Just 20 minutes into the May 12 City Council meeting, Mayor Chris Clark ordered police to remove residents after they clapped during public comment. Prior to the meeting, Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) held a press conference to address her recent arrest.

“It is not forgotten upon me that today, with what I was told, I’m the first African American elected [supervisor],” Har...
05/27/2025

“It is not forgotten upon me that today, with what I was told, I’m the first African American elected [supervisor],” Harris said. He went on: “This is not just my victory, this is a victory for us…Make no mistake about it, we are one community.”

Illinois Sen. Napoleon Harris was officially sworn in as Thornton Township supervisor on May 19, replacing embattled forerunner Tiffany Henyard who is currently under federal investigation for alleged financial malpractices during her tenure.

The Harvey Neighborhood Network is back with its summer kick-off event tomorrow at the Harvey Park District' Gloria Tayl...
05/23/2025

The Harvey Neighborhood Network is back with its summer kick-off event tomorrow at the Harvey Park District' Gloria Taylor Center. Live performances. A resource fair. Local food options. Here's what happened at last year's event.

A new initiative is working with residents to bring solutions to community challenges. The Harvey Neighborhood Network threw a bash Memorial Day weekend to i...

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