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Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package 

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package 
Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package 

Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package  Investments will increase access to critical health care services, expand educational and workforce opportunities for students, and continue modernizing transportation and infrastructure systems to address flooding and congestion.   U.S. Representative Marie Newman announced Dec. 21, 2022, that $23,536,540 in Community Project Funding…

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Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director
Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director The Illinois Tollway today announced the promotion of Cassaundra Rouse to Executive Director. Rouse is a longtime veteran of the agency, most recently serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer. “I’m pleased to announce that Cassaundra Rouse will be serving as the Tollway’s Executive Director,” said Illinois…

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Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

Posted on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work
Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work Full intersection closures with detours also needed to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Local road closures, including weekend full intersection closures with detours, have been rescheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street for August and September to accommodate mainline bridge…

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County
Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 By William Lipinski 1 Comment on Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line
Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line Former Congressman Bill Lipinski writes in his “Right from the Middle” column about how his vote in support of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign for the the Contras launched the construction of the Orange Line serving the Southwest Side of…

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Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects
Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects

Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects Projects funded by the INVEST in America Act include the electrification of CTA buses, pedestrian safety improvements and expansion of roads and highways to reduce congestion U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03), a member on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, announced Wednesday (June…

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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 
Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 

Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State  Pat Dowell,  Alderman and Committeeman of Chicago’s Third Ward, announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State this week. “As a committed public servant, helping and serving people has always been my top priority,” said Dowell. “My singular goal of this office is to provide the residents…

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Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan

Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan Convening of Chicagoland transportation leaders comes as Congress moves forward with passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a historic investment that will create millions of good jobs and rebuild our country’s infrastructure U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) on Tuesday convened Chicagoland area transit leaders…

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Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail
Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail

Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail Rebuild Illinois Invests $122 Million to Complete Springfield Rail Improvement Project Governor JB Pritzker was joined by federal, state and local leaders to announce the next phase of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project and break ground on the construction…

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RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit”

Posted on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit”
RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit”

RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit” This summer the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of northeastern Illinois is launching a unifying marketing campaign to focus on the benefits of riding transit. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace provide two million rides each weekday and riders…

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Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned
Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned

Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned For South First Street Bridge work in DeKalb. Temporary, full closures planned for bridge beam placement as part of bridge replacement project Temporary, overnight lane closures are scheduled this week on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) at South First Street in DeKalb for bridge replacement work. Weather permitting,…

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Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board
Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board

Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) announces the appointment of Alexandra Holt as its newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Director Holt replaces Director Anthony Anderson, whose term had expired. “We are pleased that Mayor Emanuel has appointed Director Holt to the RTA Board,” said RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard.  “Her…

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