Rep. Robert Rita
Deputy Majority Leader
(D-Blue Island)
28th District
Springfield Office:
109 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1000
(217) 558-1091 FAX
2355 West York Street
Suite 1
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 396-2822
(708) 396-2898 FAX
Bills & Committees
Born October 2, 1969; graduate, Eisenhower High School; attended Governors State University; comes from a family dedicated to public service; father of one daughter (Ashley).
Rita Secures Grant Funding to Renovate Oak Forest’s Don Gorman Park
State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, announced today he has secured a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for the Oak Forest Park District that will fund exciting improvements to Don Gorman Park.
Rita Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Rita Named Deputy Majority Leader
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will prioritize the needs of working families, reduce costs, and continue fighting to stop gun violence in Illinois communities in his new role as Deputy Majority Leader.
Bob Rita Named Township Officials of Illinois Legislator of the Year
Springfield, IL – State Representative Bob Rita has been named the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) in recognition of his commitment to township government and community service. Rita, who also serves as Calumet Township Supervisor, was honored for his leadership in delivering essential services and advocating for policies that strengthen local government and improve residents’ lives.
Rita Announces Cook County 211 Hotline
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – Following its announcement by city and county officials on Friday, state Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, is promoting awareness of the new 211 social services hotline now available to all residents of Cook County.
Rep. Rita Promoted to Leadership, Reappointed Chair of House Executive Committee
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will continue his effort to invest in local communities, deliver for working families, and make neighborhoods safer both as chair of the House Executive Committee, and now as Deputy House Majority Leader during the new legislative session.
Rita Hails Park Redevelopment Grant
TINLEY PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, is celebrating the award of over $311,000 to the Village of Tinley Park by the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, for the redevelopment of Buedingen Park.
Rita Statement on Signing of Bill Supporting Re-Opening of Hospitals
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing Senate Bill 1040, which Rita co-sponsored:
House Budget Chairs: Budget Address a First Step to Addressing Illinois’ Challenges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House appropriation committee chairs Luis Arroyo, Kelly Cassidy, La Shawn K. Ford, Robyn Gabel, Rita Mayfield and Robert ‘Bob’ Rita released the following statement Wednesday following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address: