Fox 32 Sunday: Rep. Al Riley
Urban planner and statistician-turned-politician Olympia Fields Democratic State Rep. Al Riley supports building a proposed new international airport in south suburban Will County.
Read MoreRiley: Expand Public Accountability of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Measure requires consideration of state budget impact SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To extend accountability and transparency to important policy making agencies, State Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, advanced legislation through the House of Representatives requiring the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to articulate the state budget implications of its annual…
Read MoreState Lawmaker Not Impressed With Tollway’s Traveler Information Offering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — The Illinois Tollway has begun listing motels and attractions by interchange, with the information on its Web site. But as WBBM Newsradio’s Dave Dahl reports, not everybody is impressed. Tollway spokeswoman Wendy Abrams says the new information is user-friendly and easily accessible. “You can go online.…
Read MoreCapital plan to bring projects, jobs to Southland
Written by Stephanie Gehring, Staff Writer From the third airport to road construction projects and park improvements, the Southland is in store for a good share of the $31 billion capital program Gov. Pat Quinn signed this week. The Illinois Jobs Now plan is expected to boost the state’s economy…
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