Two regions — Peoria and the Quad Cities — could be the largest downstate communities to benefit from the bill. It allows the ...

A sweeping bill overhauling public transportation in Illinois included more than just operations funding and governance ...

Chicago’s weather will be unseasonably warm for at least part of the weekend, giving residents a chance to enjoy outdoor ...

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is walking back a request for fare hikes for the CTA, Metra and Pace 7 lions to be euthanized at wildlife park: "No real options left" The Backlash To Trump ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago transit riders are bracing for higher costs as both the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Metra move forward with fare increases in the coming months amid ongoing financial ...

Illinois lawmakers passed a compromise bill to fund public transit in an overnight session, delivering $1.5 billion in new funding for mass transit systems across the state, and creating a new ...

For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. Dozens of bus lines were on the chopping block, they warned, along with whole ...

Lawmakers approved a plan Friday to fund Chicago-area transit agencies without new statewide taxes. The measure redirects fuel tax revenue and raises regional sales taxes to prevent deep service cuts.