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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It’s not just Chicago. Downstate public transit agencies face funding challenges
Downstate public transportation agencies in Illinois face funding shortfalls as lawmakers debate reforms
Lawmakers grill mass transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding ‘cliff’
Chicago-area transit agencies collectively face a $771 million funding shortfall in 2026 if state lawmakers don’t pass new funding or ...
Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory license renewal driving test for seniors
A new bill would increase the age for the state-mandated annual driver’s test from 79 to 87.
Lawmakers ease requirements for those seeking to change their name
A bill headed to Gov. JB Pritzker will make it easier for Illinoisans to change their names.
Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to ease name change requirements, aiming to enhance safety for abuse survivors and transgender ...
In final public transit hearing, downstate operators join chorus for more state funding
In a final public transit hearing, downstate Illinois transit agencies joined Chicagoland operators in requesting more state funding to avoid ...
UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers
Several pieces of environmental legislation are making their way through the Illinois General Assembly on what was scheduled to be ...
Assyrian Caucus looks to address challenges facing the community
Illinois lawmakers have formed the Illinois Assyrian Caucus in an effort to help them understand and learn about challenges facing ...
Farm Bureau opposes nutrient loss bill as negotiations continue
A bill meant to stem nutrient pollution resulting from farm runoff has met opposition from a formidable foe – the ...
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