Acting Mayor Shirley Drewenski said in a statement she was not made aware of the letter, sent Feb. 19 to the city, until it was shared online. The Illinois Department of Revenue determined Harvey does not qualify for financially distressed status, city to dispute finding. Harvey's request for financially distressed relief rejected by Illinois Department of Revenue Harvey's request for relief under Illinois' Financially Distressed City Law was rejected in February, according to a letter sent by the Illinois Department of Revenue to the city's lawyers. Read Story Related articles: Mayor declares Harvey financially distressed, says city government shutdown imminent © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Scha...