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The Harvey library board, which in 2015 approved the issuance of a $6 million bond offering to fund an expansion of the district's building, was "ill-served" by the financial advisers that executed the deal, the Securities and Exchange Commission claims in a civil lawsuit filed June 27, 2019.

Harvey library ‘ill-served’ by advisers in $6M bond deal that funded 2015 building expansion: SEC

July 2, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

One of the firms that worked on the Harvey library board's 2015 bond offering has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $50,000 over alleged improper practices and another...

Ex-Oak Forest fire chief pleads guilty to theft of city funds

June 28, 2019 at 4:52 p.m.

Oak Forest's former fire chief will be afforded a "second chance" after pleading guilty to theft of city funds, officials said. David Griffin, 46, who had been accused in December...

Blue Island man charged with murder in fatal shooting, police say

June 28, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

A man was arrested Thursday in a fatal shooting in that allegedly stemmed from an argument between residents in Blue Island, police said. Christopher Irving, 50, was charged with first-degree...

Lisa Young-Thomas, 55, a longtime political operative, serves as Markham's senior snow removal and grass program monitor.

Markham campaign worker hired after she wrote mayor asking for work, records show

June 28, 2019 at 12:28 p.m.

Three weeks after Ernest Blevins was appointed to serve as Markham's acting mayor, a longtime campaign worker approached him with a request. Lisa Young-Thomas, who had served as Blevins' campaign...

An Illinois State Police crime scene investigator works at the scene of a fatal shooting at Boogie Nights Club in Harvey on March 13, 2019.

Harvey tightens restrictions on alcohol sales as it attempts to shed ‘anything goes’ reputation

June 27, 2019 at 8:36 a.m.

Harvey officials, who have watched late-night clubs operate in their city for years, will require "alcohol-related businesses" to close by midnight. Beginning Nov. 1, businesses in Harvey that sell, serve...

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts speaks as the Rev. Jesse Jackson looks on at the annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition conference held at the Hilton in downtown Chicago on July 14, 2017.

4 Democratic presidential hopefuls scheduled to speak during annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition convention in Chicago

June 25, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.

Four presidential hopefuls and a host of other civic leaders are scheduled to speak at the annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention that kicks off Friday in Chicago, convention officials...

Dolton transitional housing facility resident found dead

June 25, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

A 32-year-old resident of a transitional housing facility in Dolton was found dead Monday morning, police said. David DeJoseph was found sitting in a chair in back of Fathers and...

Davida Colquitt, 52, resident of University Park shows some frustration as workers from Aqua Illinois dispense drinking water to her containers at the Community Center in University Park on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Aqua Illinois to offer free blood testing for University Park residents concerned about lead exposure

June 24, 2019 at 5:51 p.m.

Aqua Illinois will offer free blood testing for all University Park customers affected by the company's water advisory who have concerns about possible lead contamination, officials said. The water provider,...

Former Lincoln-Way Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie has amassed nearly $600,000 in pension income since being indicted on federal fraud charges in September 2017.

Ex-Lincoln-Way superintendent has amassed nearly $600K in pension income since being indicted, records show

June 21, 2019 at 1:47 p.m.

Former Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie, whose federal fraud trial was postponed last fall and has yet to be rescheduled, draws more than $900 daily in pension...

Davida Colquitt, 52, a resident of University Park, shows some frustration as workers from Aqua Illinois dispense drinking water to her containers at the Community Center in University Park on June 20, 2019.

University Park mayor declares state of emergency to help with village’s lead water problem

June 21, 2019 at 9:37 a.m.

University Park Mayor Joseph Roudez said he declared a state of emergency in response to recent lead contamination concerns that have prevented more than 1,000 households from consuming tap water...

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