Senator Louis S. Viverito State of Illinois District 11 |
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| March 27, 2009 : Local, State, and National Officials Meet in Bridgeview, IL. to Advance Transportation Agenda _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: LSV Staff State Senator Louis S. Viverito (D-Burbank) joined U.S.Representative Dan Lipinski, IDOT Secretary Gary Hannig, and U.S.House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (MN) to discuss two critical infrastructure initiatives, including the Central Avenue Bypass and the CREATE rail modernization program, scheduled for the Southwest Side of Chicago (11th Legislative District). The U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar and Congress are drafting the $500 billion federal highway bill that could provide Illinois funding in transportation projects including the Central Avenue Bypass which will connect the thoroughfare between 65th and 73rd Streets in Bedford Park, while the CREATE rail modernization plan will include the construction of local railroad underpasses. Senator Viverito strongly urged the transportation leaders "the benefits of opening Central Avenue would reduce the highly congested traffic on Cicero and Harlem Avenues and alleviate safety concerns in case of police, fire and medical emergencies in our community." These projects will aid economic development and boost commuter access to Midway Airport and link major highways. "Phase one of these projects is scheduled to be completed by 2010. Phases two and three are contingent upon getting the proper funding," noted Charmain Oberstar. The Transportation Roundtable Forum at Toyota Park was also attended by several local mayors, business leaders, and Illinois State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago), Chairman of the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee. |
| March 04, 2009 : Attorney General, Senator Louis S. Viverito Propose Program to Assist Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officiers, Military Service Members _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: A.G. Press Room Springfield - This legislation proposed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Sen. Louis Viverito (D-Burbank) that would create an assistance program for families of fallen law enforcement officers and military service members passed out of committee by a unanimous vote. The bill, if passed by the General Assembly, would amend the Line of Duty Compensation Act to ensure victims’ families gain efficient and effective access to information about their pending compensation claims. “Some families have waited for more than four years for their cases to be resolved, and during this period, they did not receive updates on the status of their claims,” Madigan said. “These families have already suffered an immeasurable loss. We must make sure that we don’t add to their pain by failing to provide them necessary information in a timely fashion. With this legislation, we can make some simple changes that will improve the claims process and keep families informed throughout the course of their claim. I applaud Sen. Viverito for sponsoring this important litigation and look forward to working with the General Assembly to see to its passage.” Under the Line of Duty Compensation Act, family members of an individual killed in the line of duty are entitled to compensation through the Court of Claims. The legislation, Senate Bill 1493, sponsored by Senators Viverito, Kwame Raoul, Michael Noland, William Haine and Antonio Munoz, would establish a “Gold Star Families Assistance Program” to provide these families with detailed information about their Line of Duty Compensation Act claims. The bill calls for the Court of Claims to create a toll-free helpline solely dedicated to families seeking information about the Line of Duty Compensation Act and the status of their claims. The bill also would require the Court of Claims to submit information annually to the Governor, the General Assembly and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs concerning the status of Line of Duty Compensation Act claims pending in the Illinois Court of Claims. “The Line of Duty Compensation Act is an important way that we recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by our men and women who serve in the military, on police forces and in fire departments,” said Sen. Viverito. “Giving survivors a real person at the Court of Claims who can answer questions quickly and accurately is a simple thing that I hope will in some way ease the burden of the loss these families live with.” |
| January 14, 2009 : The swearing in of the 96th General Assembly - Senator Viverito officially nominates John Cullerton as top Democratic leader _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: NBC News While moving to elect Cullerton the new Senate president -- and with Blagojevich still presiding -- Sen. Lou Viverito called the governor's upcoming impeachment trial one of many challenges facing the state, pointing out Cullerton's stellar ethics record. "Today we have the opportunity to make one significant and meaningful step toward ... restoring the public's trust," said Viverito, a Democrat from Burbank. Read article and watch video |
| November 05, 2008: Senator Louis S. Viverito was recognized as the 2008 Outstanding Government Official for his ongoing efforts on behalf of the libraries in Illinois _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: MLS E-nnounce Senator Louis S. Viverito was recognized as the 2008 Outstanding Government Official for his ongoing efforts on behalf of libraries in Illinois. His attendance at the Annual Meeting to receive his award was appreciated by the members. The Senator’s nominations read as follows: “Senator Viverito has been highly instrumental in the support of library legislation and advocacy. His open door policy is greatly appreciated as issues that directly affect Illinois libraries get heard immediately. “Viverito recently supported our working cash effort on behalf of IL District libraries as well as the IMRF legislation that was before the General Assembly this past Spring. The working cash legislation will help district libraries fund situations while strapped by the tax cap. His support has been constant and unfailing.” |
| Fall 2008: A sincere thanks to Senator Louis Viverito for the $2,300,000.00 grant he received from the State of Illinois for the Village of Stickney _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| A $1 million grant was obtained from The Illinois Development of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for future improvement projects in the city of Burbank _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| May 20, 2009 : Senator Viverito Passes Capital Bill Creating Infrastructure and Jobs Progam _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Source: LSV Staff
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Sen. Louis Viverito (D-11th District) passed legislation today which creates a revenue stream to fund
a much-needed capital plan for Illinois.
House Bill 312, which passed unanimously out of the Senate,will authorize projects which include road construction, school construction,
parks, transit and state facilities. District 11 spending includes:
More than $255 million for Cook County local roads which includes $60 million for the new bridge and underpass Central Avenue-Central
to Central-PEII
Over $160 million for highway projects
$4.4 million for school improvements
House Bill 312, through a series of fee increases, tax adjustments and regulations; will generate more than $1 billion in revenue to fund a
program to improve the state’s crumbling infrastructure. By providing the funding to repair and improve roads, bridges and other capital
projects, the legislation will simultaneously create sustainable jobs and help put unemployed Illinoisans back to work.
“Illinois has needed a capital program for over 10 years. We can no longer maintain our infrastructure without a major infusion of
funding,” Viverito said. “It is our responsibility to help Illinois’ financial condition and assist in job creation, especially in light of our
current economy.”
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SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Sen. Louis Viverito (D-11th District) passed legislation today which creates a revenue stream to fund
a much-needed capital plan for Illinois.
House Bill 312, which passed unanimously out of the Senate,will authorize projects which include road construction, school construction,
parks, transit and state facilities. District 11 spending includes:
More than $255 million for Cook County local roads which includes $60 million for the new bridge and underpass Central Avenue-Central
to Central-PEII
Over $160 million for highway projects
$4.4 million for school improvements
House Bill 312, through a series of fee increases, tax adjustments and regulations; will generate more than $1 billion in revenue to fund a
program to improve the state’s crumbling infrastructure. By providing the funding to repair and improve roads, bridges and other capital
projects, the legislation will simultaneously create sustainable jobs and help put unemployed Illinoisans back to work.
“Illinois has needed a capital program for over 10 years. We can no longer maintain our infrastructure without a major infusion of
funding,” Viverito said. “It is our responsibility to help Illinois’ financial condition and assist in job creation, especially in light of our
current economy.”
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| August 11, 2009 : Safe Routes To School Grants Awarded to Community Schools. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: LSV Staff Chicago, IL. — Governor Quinn announces $13.1 million is awarded in Safe Routes to Schools, a program designed to promote a healthier, more active lifestyle for children in grades K-8, to communities and schools across the state. Both the Pleasantdale Elementary and Willow Springs Elementary Schools were awarded School Safe Routes to School Funding for constructing, replacing, and repairing sidewalks in conjuction with creating traffic control using traffic lights and signs. Read Press Release |