Jan 28, 2026 | Rita
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – 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. “I am thrilled to help...
Jan 23, 2026 | Rita
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...
Feb 6, 2025 | Rita
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. “I am honored by the...
Dec 17, 2024 | Rita
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...
Jan 31, 2023 | Rita
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. The hotline is available...
Jan 24, 2023 | Rita
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...