The Illinois Senate memorializes Riley L. Owens III, the former Mayor of Centreville, for his public service and contributions to the community.
The Illinois Senate honors the life and legacy of Riley L. Owens III, the former Mayor of Centreville, who passed away on September 30, 2025. Owens was a dedicated public servant, having served five terms as Mayor and being a founding member of the National Conference of Black Mayors. He chaired the East St. Louis Area Development Gateway Coordinating Council and served on the board of the Katherine Dunham Center for Arts and Humanities. Owens met Presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush, and was a familiar face in the Two Lane Terrace neighborhood of Centreville.
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