“Regionally Speaking” with host Steve Walsh. Lake Shore Public Radio (89.1 FM) – December 19, 2014 State Representative Al Riley discusses his support for the Illiana Tollway project. Click HERE to listen to the interview. It is approximately 15 minutes long.
Read MoreThere was a lot of important legislation considered (and not) during the recently ended Veto session in Springfield. In addition, we adjourned sine die, which means that the 98th General Assembly is officially over. There will be no more legislative actions until the new 99th General Assembly is sworn in…
Read MoreThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Illiana Corridor Tier Two Record of Decision, marking the completion of the project’s environmental planning phase. With the issuance of the Record of Decision, the FHWA supports the transportation need for the project, approves the analysis of its environmental impacts, as well as…
Read MoreFor a PDF version of the media advisory, please click HERE–> 1208 House Mass Transit Committee.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving everyone. I like this holiday; the cold weather and snow mark the ending of another year. The holiday season is upon us and friends are finding time to get together, as they should more often. It also reminds me of the work that we are, or we should…
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This weekend, I joined the Richton Park Human Relations Commission and the Community Relations Department for the 7th Annual “I Make a Difference Award” celebration. The celebration honored outstanding volunteers in the community. Also in attendance was Senator Mike Hastings as the guest speaker and Lt. Governor Sheila Simon. With…
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Investment Will Create 300 New Jobs, Consolidate Operational Functions to Improve Productivity, Service and Innovation CHICAGO – On October 11, 2014 Governor Pat Quinn announced a major investment to consolidate several PACE operations in one location to improve productivity, service and innovation for the Chicago-area bus transportation system. Approximately 300…
Read MoreOLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill – State Rep. Al Riley, Chair of the House Mass Transit Committee, recently congratulated Metra on its completion and dedication of the Englewood Flyover project. “The Englewood Flyover will ease rail congestion throughout the Chicagoland region and passenger rail service for Metra and Amtrak will benefit from…
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On October 25, 2014 we opened up the long awaited Interstate 294/57 Interchange. This project of regional significance will connect our region and help the move the flow of commerce to the Chicago Southland and beyond. Kudos again to the south suburban legislators, especially Representative Bob Rita. Representative Rita chaired…
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