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The board approved the formation of a planning committee to devise and implement a financial literacy program throughout the district beginning next fall. The pilot program will begin during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, launching at Thornwood High School in South Holland. Also approved was the 2024 tax levy, a $89 million request. But it comes with an expected $6 million in tax relief thanks...

Harvey resident Diane Alexander shares her thoughts on what issues matter to her going into the 2025 Thornton Township election. Meeting date: December 17, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: theharveyworldherald/ Twitter: hwherald Instagram: harveyworldherald

One woman says behavior from the current administration at Thornton Township, led by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, has her "very concerned." Meeting date: December 17, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: theharveyworldherald/ Twitter: hwherald Instagram: harveyworldherald harveyworld.org/

Dysfunction ensued as women lashed out at Thornton Township food pantry manager Keith Price after he wrote on Facebook sometime prior: "It's sad that people are addicted to views and likes to the point they'll say anything. You're sick because of your bitterness & wickedness... your cancer will come back ten times harder if you keep up such behavior... you have been warned. I know DEMONS & SPIR...

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard warned the township will be left with dire choices, including layoffs, if it continues to operate without without approving insurance policies. The comments come as trustees Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez continue a boycott of meetings. However, Gonzalez did show up to the township hall earlier that day as the electoral board oversaw objection he...

A district official delivered a presentation detailing academic readiness across all Harvey School District 152 schools. The board also approved the 2024 tax levy. Meeting date: December 16, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: theharveyworldherald/ Twitter: hwherald Instagram: harveyworldherald harveyworld.org/

Attorneys from Ancel Glink are supporting Mayor Chris Clark, City Administrator Corean Davis, and Ald. Dominique Randle-El (5th) withstand petition challenges in the 2025 Thornton Township race. But they're also working to boot independent candidates from the ballot, too. That's because Clark, Davis, and Randle-El are all running for the township as part of their newly formed "Reform Thornton T...

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard and supporters collected a tally of those left out in the cold the night of the Democratic caucus with aims of pursuing a lawsuit. Several south suburban elected officials, including Dixmoor Village President Fitzgerald Roberts and East Hazel Crest trustee Maureen Forte, joined her at the ILU City Club of Chicago in Dolton. Rally date: December 7, 20...

Parent Lizzie Welch alleges West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 board member Kenneth Henderson offered her partner a job if she didn't run for the board in April 2025. According to Welch, he also made a racially charge comment: that Welch, who is Latina, should stick with "her own people." Welch will be on the ballot in the spring. Henderson, who was not present that night, filed objections...

With insurance policies set to expire and operating without a budget for nearly eight months, Thornton Township is headed toward what could be a halt to services, Supervisor Tiffany Henyard warned. Trustees Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez are continued to boycott regular meetings. Days before, they emailed the township attorney to see if they could vote via email. But state law requires all ...

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard isn't the Democratic Party's nominee in 2025 to retain her seat. After many people were left outside in freezing temperatures, she called the process "election rigging, at its finest." Press conference date: December 5, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: theharveyworldherald/ Twitter: hwherald Instagram: ...

During a special City Council meeting, officials approved the 2024 tax levy, which has a 4.99 percent tax increase from the 2023 tax year. The Clark administration heralded the move, one that's been a constant percent increase that dates back to the Kellogg administration. The council also approved a special use permit for a forthcoming cannabis dispensary on 168th St. and Halsted St. near the ...

Community ally and resident Ryan Sinwelski railed against the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for moving forward with property acquisition on 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave., displacing longtime residents to make way for the $9.85 million endeavor. The District also advanced a new stormwater project in Crestwood. Meeting date: December 5, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com...

Latino parents at West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 are decrying a lack of racial representation on the school board, little to no Spanish-speaking translators, and what they say is an absence of state-mandated learning accommodations for non-English speakers. Meeting date: November 12, 2024 Follow us on social media: Facebook: theharveyworldherald/ Twitter: hwher...

Tiffany Henyard nixed from making Thornton Township ballot after caucus

Trustees boycott Thornton Township meeting again, but one gives TV interviews outside

Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting as supervisor prepares to fill vacancy

HSD 152 presents tentative 2024 tax levy

TTHS D205 superintendent of business operations presents 2024 tax levy

After a trustee abruptly resigns, Harvey library fills two vacant seats

Myrtle Ave. family slam MWRD president for calling them 'not unhappy' about displacement over pond

Caught framing an alder for assault, Harvey residents demand Mayor Chris Clark to resign

HSD 152 2023 audit hiccups after issues at township school treasurer's office

'We need to shine a light': Harvey activists slam Mayor Chris Clark and demand external intervention

Harvey library board establishes new committees while some members blast HWH for coverage

Man ineligible to hold local office for felony convictions appointed to WHD 147 school board

HSD 152 school board approves 2025 fiscal year budget and appoints township school treasurer

Mayor Chris Clark told police detectives to harass resident, Harvey library secretary alleges