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…
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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 MoreIf 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 MoreHARVEY, Ill. (CBS) — Wrecking crews will be finishing the job that The Blues Brothers started more than 30 years ago – demolishing the Dixie Square Mall in south suburban Harvey. “We’re on a mission from God.” It’s one of the most famous lines from the 1980 movie “The Blues…
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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 MoreNovember 03, 2011 12:00 am • By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent LANSING | South suburban officials who hope to develop a new Metra southeast commuter train line between Chicago and Crete are hoping to learn from the example of Denver, where officials are developing a new system of commuter trains and…
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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…
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BY MIKE NOLAN [email protected] July 11, 2011 10:28PM Six Southland communities will share $6.6 million in federal money to buy and rehab foreclosed homes and make other improvements, Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday during a stop in Tinley Park. The money is part of the $169 million in federal disaster…
Read MoreJuly 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…
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