Public transit agencies begin planning for ‘doomsday’ funding scenario
Transit officials describe potential cuts as “catastrophic” following Springfield’s inaction on new funding during the spring session.
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Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says
Illinois lawmakers are watching Congress to see whether federal action will require them to return to Springfield to amend the ...
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.
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
State budget talks enter final week amid fears of congressional cuts
Illinois lawmakers are working through final details of the state budget with the goal of approving it by May 31.
Safety reforms could be coming for Chicagoland transit, but funding still up in the air
Lawmakers have just over two weeks to reach an agreement on sweeping transit reforms.
Speaker removes Democratic Rep. Fred Crespo from committee chairmanship for ‘not communicating’
Democratic Rep. Fred Crespo was removed from caucus meetings and stripped of his committee chairmanship over communication issues, Speaker Chris ...
Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
A plan to overhaul funding of public universities in Illinois is drawing opposition from the U of I system.
Supreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
The Illinois Supreme Court rules it’s too late for Republicans to challenge legislative maps drawn in 2021.
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
High school students and women in the trades are looking to break barriers in the industry through advocacy and calling ...
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