Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
The toll hike was part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago.
Kirk Dillard
Lawmakers ‘ready to move’ on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive
Chicago-area transit agencies face a funding shortfall in the middle of 2026 that increases substantially in 2027.
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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