 The Illinois Department of Transportation Hosts Hearing on Proposed I-290 Changes Today at Proviso Math & Science Academy!
WESTCHESTER - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be hosting a meeting to discuss proposed changes to the I-290 expressway. The project limits are from just west of US 12/20/45 (Mannheim Road) to Racine Avenue for a total distance of 13.0 miles and goes through the heart of the 7th District.
Today's meeting will take place from 5pm-8pm at the Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Road in Forest Park, Illinois. The purpose of the meeting is to present the overall I-290 Study findings to date, and to obtain stakeholder input regarding the alternatives being carried forward for more detailed study. Each of the alternatives under consideration includes improvements to both highway and transit modes in the I-290 corridor.
The meeting will be in an open house format, and interested persons may attend anytime between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be shown approximately every 20 minutes beginning at 5:00pm, with the last showing at 7:30pm. IDOT representatives and project team members will be available to answer questions regarding the project. In addition, there will be a question and answer session held at 6:00pm.
In conjunction with the I-290 Study, IDOT and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are partnering on a Vision Study for the Blue Line Forest Park branch. The Vision Study will identify long term improvements for the existing Blue Line from Canal Street to the Forest Park station. The CTA will provide information and seek input on the Vision Study as part of the I-290 public meetings. Representatives of the CTA will be on hand to answer questions about their study.
The I-290 Project covers a great portion of the 7th District represented by Rep. Chris Welch. Rep. Welch serves communities in the 7th Representative District including all or portions of Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Forest Park, Hillside, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, La Grange Park, River Forest, Westchester, and Western Springs.
For more information, contact Rep. Welch's constituent service office at (708) 450-1000 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also visit the App Store and download the State Rep. Chris Welch app on iTunes.
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 Attention Job and Trade Seekers: Join the Chicago Urban League Transportation Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training
WESTCHESTER, IL - Are you ready to launch your construction career? If so, join the Chicago Urban League Transportation Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program. You can get training, mentoring, connections to union apprenticeships, and JOBS.
Three steps are involved. Step 1. Interested applicants should join Senator Kimberly A. Lightford and Representative Chris Welch on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 10a-12p or Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 2p-4p at Senator Lightford's office located at 10001 W. Roosevelt Road, Suite 222, Westchester, Illinois 60154. Step 2. Qualified applicants will spend 3 weeks for Preparation Skills (Drug Testing, Physical Agility and Math Test preparation) with the Austin People Action Center and receive $100 a week for lunch and transportation. Step 3. Qualified applicants will receive 8 weeks of training with the Local 150 Operating Engineers Union and the Chicago Laborers District Council from 7am-3pm and be paid $10.00 an hour.
Items Required to Complete Application:
High School Transcript or GED Certification
Social Security Card
Valid Driver's License
For more information, please contact Darius Johnson at Senator Lightford's office (708) 343-7444. You can also contact Rep. Welch's constituent service office for details at (708) 450-1000 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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 The Bellwood Public Library is Presenting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 1pm-3pm
BELLWOOD, IL - The Bellwood Public Library is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 1pm-3pm at the Memorial Park District. The specific location is The Center at Stevenson located at 3101 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, Illinois 60104. Please dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes and connect with local employers. In the days and weeks prior to the fair, stop by the Libary to improve your resume and get tips about meeting with employers. Interested job seekers can also visit Rep. Welch's Westchester office to receive a brochure on Resume Writing.
For more information, please contact the Bellwood Library at 708-547-7393, x212. You can also contact Rep. Welch's constituent service office for details at (708) 450-1000 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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DISTRICT OFFICE AND SPRINGFIELD OFFICE
 District Office: 10055 Roosevelt Road, Suite E Westchester, Illinois 60154 (708) 450-1000 (708) 450-1104 fax Tionna Waters Administrative Assistant to the State Representative Henry Norris Constituent Service Manager
Springfield Office: 266-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 (217) 782-8120 Jessica Katava Secretary [email protected] Office Hours: M-F 9am-4pm Sat by Appointment only |
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State Representative, D-7th
Emanuel "Chris" Welch
708-450-1000
708-450-1104 fax
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