South Suburban Transportation Residents of the south side find many transportation challenges. The south suburbs recently opened 57/294 and Phase II will be another 1.5 years. There are new trains on the Metra line and the area is working on opening a third airport. There needs to be equity…
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A Conversation with Representative Al Riley – Economic Development in the South Suburbs To watch the video, please click HERE. The interview highlights some discussion on the recent federal transportation law enacted by Congress over the summer; the Moving Ahead For Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and my views on…
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The Illiana Expressway took a big step forward Thursday when a regional planning committee voted to include it in the Chicago area’s long-range comprehensive plan, which qualifies the project for federal funds. The Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee voted 11-8 to place the 47-mile tollway in the Go to 2040…
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