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Illinois lawmakers’ last-minute bill would restructure Chicago-area transit, but not address funding crisis
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to restructure Chicago area transit agencies — but the bill does not address the $770 million shortfall that could lead to significant cuts in service. Streetsblog Chicago reports that on Wednesday,
Illinois lawmakers drop bill to address security and governance of mass transit around Chicago
After months of debate, Illinois legislators released a transit reform proposal that renames the Regional Transportation Authority, establishes a consolidated police force and creates a universal fare system for the Chicago area’s mass transit agencies. But a gaping hole in the plan remains. The bill does not address revenue options to pay for it.
With the Illinois legislature one day away from a deadline for passing the state’s budget for fiscal 2026, lawmakers have yet ...
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State lawmakers are debating a pair of bills to reform mass transit and come up with the revenue to avoid a so-called ...
Without new state funding, major transit cuts could isolate Chicago suburbs, leaving thousands who rely on public ...
Metra said one of its North Central Service trains derailed near Antioch, Illinois, causing rippling delays in the afternoon ...
The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend ...
On this episode of "Paris on Politics," host Paris Schutz breaks down new census data showing that the city of Chicago is growing. Then, how will lawmakers pay for a massive bailout of the CTA, Pace, ...
Mike Lacson's interview with CBS News Chicago was the first time he spoke one-on-one about losing his daughter — and the pain that never goes away.
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