SPRRINGFIELD – The South Suburban Airport may soon be reality, thanks to the Senate members of the South Suburbs.

“This is a touchdown for communities across the South Suburbs,” said State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey). “This airport will serve as an economic engine for our communities and provide local businesses with access to global markets for generations to come.”

For the last 40 years, lawmakers have attempted to secure a south suburban airport in the Monee community. The measure – spearheaded by Harris – passed on Wednesday, would require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport.

"We support this project to help create many exciting new opportunities for working families in the South Suburbs for generations to come," said Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney. "It will jump-start the process leading to the thousands of good-paying union construction jobs to build the airport, and create many long-term career opportunities in the direct airport operations and all of the businesses that will develop around it."

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris was inaugurated Wednesday for his 10th year in the Senate.

“It is a great honor to represent my community once again – the residents of this district have been with me every step of the way,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Over the years I have collaborated with many local residents and organizations in hopes of igniting necessary change and create improvements through legislation. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue that process.”

Senator Harris has held his position as State Senator representing the 15th District since 2013. He has championed several bills just this past year including measures surrounding health care, improving home health services, as well as implementing the Domestic Violence Task Force. During the course of ten years, he has championed over 70 bills.

“I am extremely proud of the work we have done as a collective,” said Harris. “It is a significant task and responsibility to represent and amplify the voices that shape our community – and I accept that responsibility whole heartedly.”

Harris will serve another term as Majority Caucus Whip- a position he has held since 2020. Harris will continue to work with caucus members on policy issues and help advise them on legislative priorities.

People of the 15th District can contact Harris’s office for assistance with state and local resources at (708) 893-0552 or www.senatornapoleonharris.com.

HARVEY – State Senator Napoleon Harris III is proud to announce the rehabilitation of Wood Street in the South Suburbs through the state’s multi-year infrastructure plan.

“It is a bittersweet feeling to be one of the reasons why a street I grew up on is going to be restored,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “I lived right on Wood Street, and I am proud to see that our infrastructure plan is rebuilding communities and creating an equitable transportation system for all.” 

HARVEY – As a strong supporter of their multi-year plan, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III joined the Illinois Department of Transportation to announce an investment of $27 million in road and bridge improvement projects by the end of 2023. 

“The direct effect of transport infrastructure investment is to improve travel conditions for local residents or civilians who use these roads for daily travel,” said Harris. “Road and bridge improvements will not only improve travel conditions but boost economic growth and enhance local communities curve appeal.”

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, Harris’s district will see 46 infrastructure projects totaling more than $121 million over the next six years.