Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
The bill calls for increasing tolls and a sales tax in the Chicago region.
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House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transit
Illinois House Democrats are pushing a bill with taxes on entertainment and billionaires to fund public transportation.
Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push
Chicago-area public transportation agencies threaten 40% service cuts if lawmakers don’t OK new funding by 2026.
With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform
Lawmakers are still debating transit funding reform with a month remaining in the legislative session.
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