The Harvey World Herald

12/02/2024

Harvey residents must exit City Council chambers before councilmembers can leave the premises, Police Chief Cameron Biddings said.

In September, Harvey Police Chief Cameron Biddings announced residents must exit premises after a meeting’s adjournment before the council members can exit the building.

11/25/2024

Allegedly extorting local business owners and working with City Administrator Corean Davis to frame an innocent woman for assault isn't stopping Mayor Chris Clark from running for Thornton Township Supervisor in 2025.

Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of November 25, 2024.

11/18/2024

A federal lawsuit filed last Thursday sees business owners, an alderperson, and a preservationist accusing the mayor and police officials of extorting businesses under the pretext of collecting unpaid property taxes.
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11/12/2024

You can view the document online and in-person at City Hall and provide input into project's environmental assessment through December 6.

The public has until December 6 at 5:00 P.M. to review the draft document and provide a response.

11/11/2024

An Harvey man has been charged with killing a police officer, a felony, in Chicago last week during a traffic stop.

Here are the top 5 things you need to know about the latest happenings in Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of November 11, 2024.

11/04/2024

Ford Heights, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Robbins, and Palos Hills residents can now find judicial voter guides in their area--just as election day approaches!

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

11/03/2024

If you're located in Park Forest, Calumet City, Lansing, Lynwood, Glenwood, grab a nonpartisan judicial voter guide to review your judges before you vote.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

11/02/2024

A woman was shot on 147th St. in Harvey Saturday morning as a funeral procession made its way from St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church. She crashed her vehicle into a home on the corner with her condition currently unclear.

Someone opened fire on a funeral procession late Saturday morning. It may be a retaliation shooting, police on scene said.

11/01/2024

If you or anyone you know is located in Midlothian, Oak Forest, or Country Club Hills, let them know there are free nonpartisan judicial voter guides available for pickup at select sites.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

10/31/2024

Blue Island, Posen, Hazel Crest, Homewood, and Flossmoor residents can now find nonpartisan judicial voter guides in their communities.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

10/30/2024

More nonpartisan judicial voter guides are available at designated sites in Markham and South Holland.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

10/26/2024

Harvey School District 152 is rethinking its bus contract after realizing it was being overcharged by Alltown Bus Services. The district may also partner with an organization to build an urban farm inside a shipping container across from Brooks Middle School.

D152 is considering gutting its contract with Alltown Bus Service after realizing the district was being overcharged for services.Board members are also cons...

10/25/2024

After the Harvey mayor's office twice threw nonpartisan judicial voter guides in the garbage, the HWH has removed City Hall from the distribution list. Find more locations across the south suburbs here, with new sites added daily.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

10/25/2024

Kenneth Henderson has two felony convictions, including one for aggravated use of a weapon, that prevent him from holding local office in Illinois. He was still appointed to the West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 board earlier this month.

Kenneth Henderson, who previously served on the West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 between 2019 and 2023, was appointed to fill a vacancy October 8. The...

10/24/2024

The HWH is distributing 10,000 print copies of a nonpartisan judicial voter guide across the south suburbs. Here's where to pick up your copy, with new locations added daily.

The HWH is distributing 10,000 copies of a free print judicial voter guide across the area ahead of the 2024 general election.

10/16/2024

Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) live streamed her arrest, the second in three months, on Facebook Live Wednesday morning, maintaining her innocence after being accused of assaulting the city administrator.

Police arrested Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) Wednesday morning for the second time in three months. Now, she plans to sue the city.

10/11/2024

“We offer a lot here, including a food pantry. We have [a] daycare. We have our TRIO program that specifically targets first generation college students,” said board secretary Tiffany S. Robinson.

The September board meeting showcased the ways leadership is shaping programs to advance student success at the college.

10/10/2024

In September, Harvey library trustee Charwana Morgan accused the rest of the board of violating the state's Open Meetings Act.

In September, Harvey’s public library tensions came to bare as one board member dissented to most key votes, including naming a new president, vice president, and treasurer.