1890Government
Harvey, a close associate of Dwight Moody, the founder of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after a public vote for incorporation on April 12, 1890.
1891Government
== History ==
Harvey was founded in 1891 by Turlington W.
1953Military
The city had its greatest growth in the prosperous postwar years, when it was home to the Buda Engine Co., which was acquired by Allis-Chalmers in 1953.
1978History
The Dixie Square Mall closed in November 1978.
2007Government
Since 2007, Harvey has refused to audit its municipal finances as required by the state.
2010Disaster
From 2010 to 2013, it failed to fund its police and fire pensions, paying just $140 of $10.1 million required contributions.
2013Culture
== See also ==
Chicago portal
Illinois portal
== References ==
== External links ==
City website
Harvey Public Library District Archived October 22, 2013, at the Wayback ...
2014History
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges that during this time, there was "a scheme to divert bond proceeds for improper purposes."
As of September 2014, some aldermen wer...
2017Disaster
In 2017, the city was forced to pay almost $11 million in unpaid and underpaid pension fund contributions for the city's firefighters.
2018History
In February 2018, Harvey became the first city in Illinois to have its revenue garnished by the State in order to fund the city's pension liabilities.
2019Government
Clark, who had served as the city's mayor since 2019, died on January 30, 2026.
2020History
=== Surrounding areas ===
== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 census there were 20,324 people, 8,657 households, and 5,492 families residing in the city.