The Harvey World Herald

09/02/2025

“Our mission is to inspire service and foster unity within District 205 and bring in not only just District 205 students, but the children and families of all surrounding communities,” said Awestyn Farmer, a member from Thornwood High School.

The Thornton Township High Schools District 205’s student board is aiming to boost student and community engagement through their programming this year. Meanwhile, members are looking to fill a newly vacant seat on the board.

08/12/2025

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08/04/2025

Jeremiah Adtutubofah, 28, of Chicago, was found shot and killed at 252 Calumet Blvd. around 5:00 A.M. Sunday morning, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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.

08/03/2025

🚨COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: A mass shooting rocked Harvey last night at 8:00 P.M. after five people, including a child, were shot at a house party on 144th St. and Des Plaines Ave. in the 6th Ward.

A four-year-old boy was struck, stabilized, and taken to the hospital. Four other individuals were shot and taken the hospital, with all expected to be okay.

Two individuals opened fire at the party. One suspect was shot and killed by a concealed carry holder. The other was shot, in stable condition, and taken into custody. The incident is reportedly isolated, and there is no threat to the public.

That’s now at least the second time this year a child was impacted by Harvey gun violence.

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07/30/2025

“We want you to pay your water bill, but my main concern is for the residents to stop the bleeding,” said Phoenix village trustee Erik McCullar, who oversees water operations.

Developed by a climate and energy-focused nonprofit, the free online tool allows users to track water usage and set up leak alerts.

07/28/2025

“Ya’ll sit up here and let a whole [expletive] family take over a government agency,” yelled former library trustee Monique Williams. “Then ya’ll turn around and make her the [expletive] commissioner.”

The board abruptly adjourned less than 10 minutes after two commissioners called foul on operations, leadership, and finances.

07/24/2025

Effective August 23, the city will lay off 10 percent of workers. According to a news release, Harvey has notified affected employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Service disruptions are expected across multiple departments, with the exception of police and fire, according to a news release.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.