Illinois: The Road Ahead
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Metra board approves $1.2B budget including new state funding, no fare increase
Metra board approves $1.2B budget including new state funding, no fare increase - HF Chronicle
The Metra Board of Directors on Thursday, Nov. 13, approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 that relies on new state funding and requires no fare increases or service cuts. It also approved a...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Metra board approves $1.2B budget including new state funding, no fare increase
How the Illinois transit bill reshapes state transportation? - Railway Supply
How the Illinois transit bill reshapes state transportation?
The Illinois transit bill pulls together funding changes, rail ambitions, and new planning rules into a single package that, at least for now, sets the directio
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November 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
How the Illinois transit bill reshapes state transportation? - Railway Supply
Metra wins $19.3M from UP for fare collection lapse; freight railroad may appeal
Metra wins $19.3M from UP for fare collection lapse; freight railroad may appeal
A Cook County jury awarded Metra $19.3 million in a lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad over not walking through trains and collecting fares during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have said all along...
www.dailyherald.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Metra wins $19.3M from UP for fare collection lapse; freight railroad may appeal
Senate Bill 2111 aims to change how we do public transportation in Illinois
Senate Bill 2111 aims to change how we do public transportation in Illinois
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding t…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Senate Bill 2111 aims to change how we do public transportation in Illinois
Pace board adopts budget with no fare hike
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News, information, photos and more on Lake County, Illinois, from Shaw Local
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November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pace board adopts budget with no fare hike
Transportation leaders celebrate completion of $380 million South Side rail project
Transportation leaders celebrate completion of $380 million South Side rail project
Officials say the completed rail flyover will reduce freight and passenger train conflicts and improve reliability along one of the country’s busiest freight corridors
chicago.suntimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Transportation leaders celebrate completion of $380 million South Side rail project
Male pedestrian apparently killed by hit-and-run driver in Roseland
Male pedestrian apparently killed by hit-and-run driver in Roseland - Streetsblog Chicago
Tragically, it appears a male pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver last Saturday in Roseland. According to police, on Saturday, November 8, around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a report...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Male pedestrian apparently killed by hit-and-run driver in Roseland
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
Article Summary A sweeping bill overhauling public transportation in Illinois included more than just operations funding and governance reforms. Peoria
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
Illinois truckers are applauding a federal rule and hope the state enforces a pause on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), saying it protects American jobs and restores trust in licensing.
www.advantagenews.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 14
Today's Headlines for Friday, November 14 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Metra board approved $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 with no fare increases or service cuts. It also approved a $515.3 million capital plan. • Coverage of the fact, like CTA, Metra is largely...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 14
Work on Springfield rail project moving along
Work on Springfield rail project moving along
It will be part of the transportation hub located behind the county building on 9th Street.
www.wandtv.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Work on Springfield rail project moving along
Pace board adopts budget with no fare hike - Shaw Local
Pace board adopts budget with no fare hike
Pace’s 2026 budget is supported by $18.9 million in new funding from state legislation and includes significant service and program investments without increasing fares
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November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Pace board adopts budget with no fare hike - Shaw Local
The state of rail travel across Illinois | The 21st Show
The state of rail travel across Illinois | Illinois Public Media
There's a lot of passenger rail projects underway across Illinois with some pushing full-steam ahead and some in railway limbo. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The state of rail travel across Illinois | The 21st Show
Pace Bus approves 2026 Operating Budget, launches new hybrid bus | Mass Transit
Pace Bus approves 2026 Operating Budget, launches new hybrid bus
While the agency enshrined its funding future, it also introduced part of its new cleaner fleet.
www.masstransitmag.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Pace Bus approves 2026 Operating Budget, launches new hybrid bus | Mass Transit
When public transportation succeeds, so does our community
When public transportation succeeds, so does our community | Letter
"Reliable transit is critical to supporting our local economy," writes Michael Stubbe of the Rockford Mass Transit District.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When public transportation succeeds, so does our community
Catching up with legendary Chicago bike advocate Kathy Schubert
Catching up with legendary Chicago bike advocate Kathy Schubert - Streetsblog Chicago
If you’ve been involved with Chicagoland bicycle advocacy for a long time, it’s almost certain that you crossed paths with Kathy Schubert. You may remember having seen a lady cycling in colorful garb,...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Catching up with legendary Chicago bike advocate Kathy Schubert
3 Friends Visit Every CTA ‘L’ Stop In 9 Hours In Effort To Set Guinness World Record
3 Friends Visit Every CTA 'L' Stop In 9 Hours In Effort To Set Guinness World Record
The trio wore Chicago flags as capes and fought snowfall Monday to reach their ambitious goal from the Guinness Book of World Records.
blockclubchicago.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
3 Friends Visit Every CTA ‘L’ Stop In 9 Hours In Effort To Set Guinness World Record
How Illinois Made a 'Transformational' Investment in Transit - Governing Magazine
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit
The Illinois legislature passed a bill with $1.5 billion to support transit in the Chicago area and statewide. It was in the works for years.
www.governing.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
How Illinois Made a 'Transformational' Investment in Transit - Governing Magazine
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
Toll costs for Illinois truck drivers could increase 30% by 2027 under a new transit funding bill approved by state lawmakers last month.
wgnradio.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
No fare hikes, service cuts in Metra’s 2026 budget plan as RTA weighs final approval
No fare hikes, service cuts in Metra’s 2026 budget plan as RTA weighs final approval
Metra has approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 that, if finalized, will not include fare hikes or service reductions.
www.fox32chicago.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
No fare hikes, service cuts in Metra’s 2026 budget plan as RTA weighs final approval
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
CTA and Metra approve budgets with no fare increases
CTA and Metra approve budgets with no fare increases
The Chicago Transit Authority and Metra approved their budgets this week, which did not include any fare increases, after state lawmakers approved money for public transit.
abc7chicago.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
CTA and Metra approve budgets with no fare increases
'The winning touchdown': Metra exhales, passes budget without fare hikes, fiscal cliff
‘The winning touchdown’: Metra exhales, passes budget without fare hikes, fiscal cliff
After consecutive years of gloomy budget sessions, Metra directors approved a 2026 fiscal plan amid an optimistic atmosphere Thursday. The agency’s $1.2 billion operating budget followed the Illinoi...
www.dailyherald.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
'The winning touchdown': Metra exhales, passes budget without fare hikes, fiscal cliff
Metra approves budget with no fare hike, 'modest' service increase
Metra, Pace approve budgets with no fare hikes
The agency won't see any service cuts next year, thanks to the $1.5 billion transit bailout passed in Springfield last month. But Metra's $1.2 billion proposed budget, passed Thursday by the agency's...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Metra approves budget with no fare hike, 'modest' service increase
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 13
Today's Headlines for Thursday, November 13 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Finally! National coverage of the surprising early-morning 10/31 passage of Illinois’ robust transit reform/funding bill, the “Halloween Miracle” (Governing) • CTA re: yesterday’s board...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 13