Chicago-area transit faces major cuts after Illinois legislature fails to address funding shortfall

Chicago-area transit faces major cuts after Illinois legislature fails to address funding shortfall

By | June 1, 2025

Senate passes bill but House adjourns without vote; Metra, CTA, Pace must start planning for $770 million deficit

Commuter train led by cab car passes milepost sign

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