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Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit projects.
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.
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.
Senate’s transit funding, delivery tax proposal stalls in House
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a reform package meant to save public transit agencies in Chicagoland from facing steep cuts.
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
The budget measures passed just before midnight with little time for public review.
Transit heads again ask state for funding help, reject proposals for oversight reform
Despite some recovery since COVID, agencies face ‘fiscal cliff’ as pandemic funding runs dry
Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system
As legislative session nears its end, policy platform part of ongoing clean energy debate
Transit agencies look to the state to help make up projected $730 million budget gap
Illinois transit agencies project a $730 million budget deficit by 2026 and urge lawmakers to reform funding models to sustain ...
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