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🌱 Could a Bears stadium deal push Harvey taxes even higher?

Good morning Harvey! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a Bears stadium deal push Harvey taxes even higher?

Also on today's calendar: R&B All White Affair.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 52 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — State lawmakers are debating a megaprojects tax break bill that critics say could worsen already steep property tax burdens in communities like Harvey, where rates top 4.5% and population has been declining. While the proposal is framed around a potential Chicago Bears stadium, opponents warn it may shift more tax pressure onto residents in struggling suburbs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thornton Township High School District 205 posted a job opening for 1 - Fall Play Musical Production Choreographer (2026-2027) in South Holland. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Dolton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Markham

  • Southland crime: Public indenceny in Mokena, shots fire in Harvey, and more (chicagotribune.com)

Dolton

  • Man Barricades Himself Inside Car, Dolton Residents Asked To Avoid Area Of 'Active Incident': Village (patch.com)
  • Cook County judge to consider sanctions against plaintiffs in sexual assault lawsuit involving Dolton, Thornton Township (chicagotribune.com)
  • Americans continue to feel drawn to Pope Leo, first American pontiff, a year after election (detroitcatholic.com)

Evergreen Park

  • 21 EPCHS Students Participate In 'Advice Beyond the Classroom' (patch.com)

Ok Harvey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harvey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harvey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.