Olympia Fields, Ill – State Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, released the following statement regarding the Northeastern Illinois Public Transit Task Force report release scheduled for today: “I’d like to commend Governor Quinn and members of the Northeastern Illinois Public Transit Task Force for taking the initiative to identify and…
Read MoreBy Phil Kadner – SouthTown Star – Updated March 26, 2014 Metra officials have made several repairs to a Richton Park commuter train station where water leaked through a roof onto commuters’ heads, according to a spokeswoman for the transit agency. One other repair to the roof may be done…
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MEDILL REPORTS BY DIMA ANSARI MAR 19, 2014 Timuel Black’s cozy Kenwood apartment is crowded with books – books stacked on his coffee table, filling his end tables, teetering off the dining room table. This is not unexpected of a man who has been a teacher, historian and a civil…
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House Bill 3672 passed out of the of the House of Representatives with unanimous support. Representative Riley filed the bill in September 2013 in order to require more transparency and accessibility among the transit service board meetings. With board meetings scheduled on mornings in downtown Chicago, Representative Riley felt it…
Read MoreGregory Tejeda – Times Correspondent TINLEY PARK | At a time when Illinois communities prepare to fight over which may receive a proposed casino, one local group said south suburban communities should share in the potential for financial benefits. South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association President Paul Braun told the Illinois…
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