SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers approved new funding for public transportation agencies without large statewide tax increases ...

The bill means “riders can expect safer, faster, and more accessible service, with renewed commitments to equity and mobility ...

October 31, 2025 - Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding and reform bill creating a unified Northern Illinois Transit Authority, following Eno’s recommendations to secure ...

The Illinois General Assembly passed a compromise bill to fund public transportation, including CTA, Metra and Pace, with the ...

Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called Frequent Bus ...

Illinois Democrats last week saved the Chicago Transit Authority from drastic cuts, and Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking ...

Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state ...

For the moment, only part of the job of fixing Chicago-area transit has been completed. There’s still work to do.

Transit reform can support Illinois riders and taxpayers. These seven principles outline a path to affordability, ...

Illinois ranks last among peer states in state support for public transit, covering just 17% of costs while most states fund ...

Chicago RTA announces no fare hikes or service cuts for transit agencies following a bill expected to be signed by Governor ...