The Town Of Harvey, Illinois
ChicagoRelo.com is your source for information on Harvey. If your moving to Harvey or just visiting, you will find all kinds of information on real estate, schools, areas, parks, churches, crime, things to do, places to visit, local businesses, dining, and much more!An ideal location and excellent transportation are assets that have long made Harvey a great place for business and industry. The city is the third-largest employment center in Chicago Southland and is often called the ‘Hub of the South Suburbs.’
While industry has been its mainstay, health care and retail make significant contributions to the local economy. Ingalls Memorial Hospital, with its 704 beds and some 380 physicians on staff, is the community’s largest employer. The number of retail enterprises continues to grow. Harvey has an established Enterprise Zone, with the South Suburban Business Campus at its core. Tax incentives and other economic benefits are used to attract new businesses to the community. The presence in Harvey of the Chicago South Expo Center is a key business asset. It offers a variety of business events, trade shows, sports, and other entertainment features.
Harvey has quick access to key highways: I-294, I-80, and Illinois routes 1 and 83 border the city. Commuters to Chicago have a choice of two Metra rail stations. Pace buses also serve the community.
Schools:
School | Address | Phone | Grade |
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Bryant Elementary School | 14700 Main St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 331-1390 | Elementary Schools |
Coolidge School | 15500 7th Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 339-5300 | Elementary Schools |
Elmer G Kich Elementary School | 191 W 155th Pl, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 339-9500 | Elementary Schools |
Field Elementary School | 14700 Wallace St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-1992 | Elementary Schools |
Harvey Grade School | 14741 Wallace St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 339-0720 | Elementary Schools |
Holmes Elementary School | 16000 Carse Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-0440 | Elementary Schools |
Lowell School | 15636 Lexington Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-0478 | Elementary Schools |
Maya Angelou Elementary School | 15748 Page Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-0740 | Elementary Schools |
Pace Elementary School | 15500 8th Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 331-0912 | Elementary Schools |
Sandburg Elementary School | 14500 Myrtle Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-1351 | Elementary Schools |
Taft Elementary School | 393 E 163rd St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 339-2710 | Elementary Schools |
Washington Elementary School | 15248 Lincoln Ave Address IL 60426 | (708) 333-0237 | Elementary Schools |
Whittier Elementary School | 71 E 152nd St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 331-1130 | Elementary Schools |
Thornton Township High School | 15101 Broadway Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 596-1000 | High Schools |
Gwendolyn Brooks Junior High | 14741 Wallace St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-6390 | Middle Schools |
Whittier School | 71 E 152nd St, Harvey, IL 60426 | (708) 333-1130 | Middle Schools |