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Harvey World Herald is a Lifeline for the Majority-Black Chicago Suburb

Harvey World Herald

Harvey, IL

years active

2025

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Man in a purple wildcat costume dancing on basketball court with high school dance team dancing in background.
Jason Clark, dressed as Mr. Wildcat, Thornton's mascot, dances with an intergenerational dance team during the 2023 Wildcat Classic. Photo courtesy of Harvey World Herald / Israel Wilson.

The Harvey World Herald isn’t just a news site—it’s a lifeline for the people of Harvey, Illinois. Founded by Amethyst Davis, a Harvey native, the Herald delivers sharp, accountable journalism that centers the needs of this majority-Black, working-class suburb south of Chicago.

The hyperlocal, independent newsroom provides in-depth reporting on education, business, public safety, health, politics, and entertainment, with a particular focus on accurate, impactful stories that redefine the narrative about the community and its youth.

With Pivot funding, the outlet:

  • Doubled down on civic and political reporting by hiring two contract civic editors and two contract civic reporters to ensure robust coverage of public meetings across Harvey and Cook County.
  • Launched video operation and brought in a social media intern to help reach audiences.
  • Expanded the time and support devoted to fundraising.
High school students wearing MIM t-shirts standing on a basketball court speaking into a microphone
Students from Mi Influence Matters, a youth program at Thornton Township High Schools District 205 teaching participants leadership skills, discuss MIM’s impact at the 2023 Wildcat Classic. Photo courtesy of Harvey World Herald / Christopher Lockridge.
High school students and adults pose for a photo smiling and holding sports jerseys.
Thornton Township High School students and soccer team students hold a jersey celebrating a longtime teacher. Photo courtesy of Harvey World Herald / Christopher Lockridge.