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Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark walks out of a Harvey City Council Meeting in 2016, when he was still an alderman.

Harvey residents question Mayor Christopher Clark’s trip to Las Vegas convention, city leaders push economic development

August 22, 2024 at 2:35 p.m.

A city spokesman said the trip was to revitalize Harvey’s nearly deserted downtown by drawing potential investors and forging connections with other business leaders.

A vacant storefront on Broadway Avenue in Harvey that was recently demolished. (Harvey Historical Society)

Harvey Historical Society at odds with officials over city demolition plans

August 21, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.

Ryan Sinwelski, of the Harvey Historical Society, said leaders often allow buildings to deteriorate until demolition is necessary.

Joe Leonard boxes in his at-home gym in Manhattan wearing a BVL boxing shirt in support of his new gym for those battling addiction set to open in November or December. (Courtesy of Joe Leonard)

Orland Park native plans boxing gym in Tinley Park for those battling addiction

August 21, 2024 at 5:10 a.m.

Joe Leonard is modeling the TInley Park gym after a Mercy Home for Boys and Girls program, teaching youth to channel emotions.

District 227 Superintendent Johnnie Thomas walks with U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly through Rich Township High School Aug. 15, 2024, viewing the school's food pantry. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Rich Township High School showcases how pantry helps families battle food insecurity

September 12, 2024 at 2:18 p.m.

The tour showed the $1.4 million commercial kitchen in Richton Park, which includes bakery oven, steam tables and extensive prep space.

Former Harvey school official pleads guilty to taking $1.4 million worth of chicken wings

August 14, 2024 at 3:37 p.m.

The food service director for a low-income school district in Harvey has been sentenced to nine years after pleading guilty to stealing $1.4 million worth of chicken wings, court records...

Workers remove part of a tree July 16, 2024, that fell on a house along Lowell Avenue in Hazel Crest. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Cook County disaster proclamation for July storms may lead to assistance for south suburban residents

August 13, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

Cook County's disaster proclamation specifically noted storm damage in Harvey, Dolton, Flossmoor and Robbins.

A CSX railroad crossing near Maplewood Avenue on 95th Street, just west of Western Avenue, in Evergreen Park. Repairs at the at-grade crossing are scheduled to begin Aug. 19, and last two weeks. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Railroad crossing repairs will divert traffic from 95th Street in Evergreen Park

August 13, 2024 at 4:46 p.m.

The repairs will take place from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2 at the crossing just west of Maplewood Avenue on 95th Street in Evergreen Park.

The Cook County Sixth Municipal District courthouse in Markham. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Former Robbins police chief charged with aggravated battery

August 9, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.

Former Robbins acting police Chief Carl Scott is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly attacking at the police station.

State Rep. Will Davis, 30th District, and Donna Owens, food pantry coordinator for Transformation Community United Methodist Church in Harvey, stand before racks of food distributed every Thursday.(Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Harvey church’s food pantry played critical role after July storms

August 9, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Following severe July storms, Transformation Community United Methodist Church in Harvey used generators to keep food pantry open.

Palos Park police investigator Danielle Scaccia shares a presentation with residents Aug. 6, 2024, highlighting the growing prevalence of scams targeting older populations. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Palos Park police warn seniors about rise in scams at awareness event

August 7, 2024 at 2:08 p.m.

Police Chief Joe Miller said these efforts are important in Palos Park, where the predominantly senior population is vulnerable.

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