Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to an erroneous report in the Chicago Trubune regarding the South Suburban Airport, retiring State Representative Al Riley released the following statement: Recently, a Chicago Tribune article stated that the political fate of the South Suburban Airport might be left up to the next Mayor of[Read More…]
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State Representative Al Riley Honored for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its 2017 Environmental Scorecard this week. Representative Al Riley (38th District) has been honored with a perfect pro-environment voting record. A total of 57 state legislators received an award for their voting record during the 2017 legislative session. “Representative Al Riley is[Read More…]
IL State Rep. Al Riley to Add Kankakee to River Edge Redevelopment Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2017. State Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, is pushing a measure that would add the city of Kankakee to the list of communities eligible for benefits under the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program; an initiative which helps to “revive and redevelop environmentally challenged properties adjacent to[Read More…]
State Representative Al Riley’s Bill to Expedite Weber Road Construction Passes the General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. A major Will County transit project is a step closer to reality as a result of legislation passed by state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, which will help local officials expand Weber Road and reduce traffic congestion around Interstate 55. “The county’s current acquisition[Read More…]
IL Rep. Al Riley Endorses Linda Uzureau and Peg Donahue for Prairie State Board of Trustees
From Illinois State Rep. Al Riley: Dear Friends: I am proud to support Linda Uzureau and Peg Donahue for the Prairie State Board of Trustees. Both Peg and Linda have worked with me over many years to help strengthen our region. Whether it was community development, promotion of the arts,[Read More…]
State Rep. Al Riley Elected Assistant Majority Leader
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 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 state[Read More…]
State Rep. Al Riley Has Words for Sears
State Rep. Al Riley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) SPRINGFIELD, IL -(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Al Riley (D-Olympia Fields) issued the following statement in response to the announced closing of several Illinois department stores owned by Sears Holding Corporation, including the Sears located in the Lincoln Mall in Matteson. "I am extremely disappointed in[Read More…]
Rep. Al Riley Voices Opposition to Gov. Quinn’s Proposal to Reduce State Money to Municipalities
State Rep. Al Riley. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) (The following is from State Rep. Al Riley: This letter was sent to local trustees and mayors due to some misinformation on this issue that they had. I think however, that everyone needs to see my personal view on this topic.) First of all,[Read More…]
Apply For Youth Committee Hosted By State Representative Al Riley
Olympia Fields, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, is taking applications for his Youth Committee, “Faces of the Future,” established to develop high school students’ interest in the legislative process. Youth members will complete a project of lasting community significance and meet other legislative and political figures in the state[Read More…]
State Representative Al Riley to Award Eight Scholarships
State Rep. Al Riley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Update 2-6-10 2:37 p.m. Links corrected. Park Forest, IL.–(ENEWSPF)– State Representative Al Riley will award eight individual one-year tuition waivers to students residing in the 38th District. Waivers are available for attendance at the University of Illinois (any campus), and any other Illinois public[Read More…]