The Harvey World Herald

1 month ago | harveyworld.org | Maureen Dunne

The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a Human Rights Ordinance amendment that revises its “national origin” definition to recognize linguistic characteristics associated with one’s place of birth or ancestry. Commissioner Josina Morita (13th), the first Asian-American woman to serve on Cook County’s board, proposed the amendment last month, which was then referred to the Human Rights Committee before approval.

1 month ago | harveyworld.org | Maureen Dunne

An alternative school within Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is helping raise students’ attendance rates. The PEACE Center uses a restorative justice, non-punitive approach to education at the district. It provides wraparound services, including counseling, behavioral management training, and connects students to social workers.

1 month ago | harveyworld.org | Amina Sergazina

Mayor Chris Clark responded to critcism over the administration’s ongoing financial reporting challenges at the council’s regular meeting on March 10, focusing on the finance department’s compliance with municipal code and absent treasurer reports. But what Harvey’s top official neglected to mention was a state crackdown on delinquent audits. Criticism flies that city officials aren’t financially transparent, with City Treasurer Aisha Pickett barely giving regular reports.

1 month ago | harveyworld.org | Amina Sergazina

A Thornton Township board meeting abruptly ended last Tuesday after trustee Stephanie Wiedeman was denied remote access. Trustee Carmen Carlisle motioned to allow Stephanie Wiedeman to participate remotely, citing her childcare obligations. “You cannot go via Zoom if you don’t have an illness; our meetings are in person, and everybody should be here to take care of business,” Supervisor Tiffany Henyard said in disagreement.

1 month ago | harveyworld.org | Amina Sergazina

Mayor Chris Clark announced he will provide an interest-free loan of more than $25,000 to the city to cover the cost of demolishing a burnt home on 152nd St. and Loomis Ave. A fire broke out at the residence in early January, torching the side of Reverend Alma West’s home. Now, it’s in sore need of repair to become habitable once more.