Skepticism About CTA’s Ventra Card Dominates State Hearing

By Jon Hilkevitch, Tribune reporter April 1, 2013 CTA President Forrest Claypool on Monday appeared to alternate between playing the roles of disinterested party and pitchman for the new Ventra transit card’s controversial prepaid debit-account program.   Claypool told state officials at a public legislative committee hearing that no other…

Read More

State Rep. Al Riley Elected Assistant Majority Leader

Springfield, IL – In recognition of his years of public service and commitment to Southland families, State Representative Al Riley (D-Olympia Fields) was selected by his peers to serve as an Assistant House Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. “My new role is a great opportunity, because the…

Read More

Health Exchange Talks Stall

If there is to be a not-for-profit exchange to help Illinoisans get health insurance, it will more likely be by the governor’s executive order as opposed to legislation. A state lawmaker who has studied the issue says that’s a shame. “No. 1, it makes a lot of sense” to establish…

Read More

Save Our Jewel! Olympia Fields Village Rallies Behind Grocery

Village officials are appealing to Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Governor Quinn and residents to fight for the beleaguered store. Posted by Leslie Fuller Knox , July 12, 2011 at 09:21 AM The Olympia Fields board rallied behind the village’s beleaguered Jewel-Osco store Monday night, saying it’s not too late to save…

Read More

Governor Quinn announces efforts to boost development of south suburban Cook County

July 12, 2011 by Illinois RealEstateRama Announces $6.6 Million “IKE” Funding to Revitalize Communities Throughout South Cook; Signs Laws to Support Economy TINLEY PARK, IL – July 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — July 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $6.6 million in federal funding to increase affordable housing, stabilize…

Read More