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Vella-Backed Law Delivers Major Investment in Affordable Transit for Northwest Illinois Communities
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities will expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options in the Rockford area under a major transportation reform law passed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford.
Hirschauer Responds to Devastating Funding Cuts to West Chicago Schools, Programs, Social Services
WEST CHICAGO — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is responding to recent news that the federal administration will halt tens of millions of dollars in grants set aside to strengthen schools in low-income communities, including District 33 in West Chicago.
Scherer-Backed Law Delivers Major Investment in Affordable Transit for Downstate Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities will expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options under a major transportation reform law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Backed Transit Reform Law Delivers Safer, More Reliable Public Transportation Across Illinois
CHICAGO – Illinois commuters will soon see safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed public transportation under a sweeping transit reform law backed by State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago.
Buckner Introduces Bill Protecting Consumers from Hidden Online Price Increases
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is prioritizing affordability with new legislation targeting “surveillance pricing,” a growing practice where online businesses and retailers set individualized prices using algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) without the consumer’s knowledge.
Jiménez-Backed Transit Reforms to Improve Rider Experience and Safety Signed into Law
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, a major transit reform package law supported by Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, to make buses and trains safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed was signed into law.
Faver Dias-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake.
Deuter-backed Transit Reform Signed into Law, Aims to Make Local Trains and Buses More Reliable
WESTMONT, Ill. – Emphasizing the impact public transit has on the region’s economy, state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, supported a comprehensive plan to create a safer, more reliable and better managed public transit network that area residents can depend on.
State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. Celebrates Expansion of Senior Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 0642, a property tax relief bill, into law. This bill will improve the current Illinois Senior Property Tax Freeze Program. The bill increases the income cap from $65,000 to $75,000 for 2026, $77,000 for 2027, and $79,000 for 2028.
Johnson-Backed Law Delivers Major Investment in Affordable Transit for Downstate Communities
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities will expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options in Central Illinois under a major transportation reform law passed by state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island.
Harper-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago.
Chung-Backed Law Delivers Accessible and Affordable Transit for the 91st District
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, has secured nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities to expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options in Central Illinois in the transit package signed into law Tuesday. This funding will further enhance the efficacy of the Downstate Operating Assistance Program and Office of Intermodal Project Implementation, and expand public transit across the communities in the 91st district.
Will Davis-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient and Reliable
CHICAGO – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood.
Cassidy Secures Additional Funding to Invest in Community Security
Working to expand an initiative that resulted in over $320,000 in funding to 45 neighborhood businesses for security improvements including cameras, deadbolts, outdoor lighting, window security bars and safety courses, Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, is partnering with Rogers Park Business Alliance to relaunch the 14th District Small Business
Security Infrastructure Grant.
Ammons-Backed Law Delivers Major Investment in Affordable Transit for Downstate Communities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities will expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options in Central Illinois under a major transportation reform law passed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana.
Ortíz-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – A major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, was signed into law earlier today, continuing his commitment to making buses and trains safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed for the working families and young people in his community.
Rashid-Backed Mass Transit Reform Improves Safety, Efficiency, and Oversight
CHICAGO – Under new mass transit guidelines introduced by a reform law passed by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, local buses and trains will run more reliably, and with enhancements to public safety aboard.
DeLaRosa-supported Transit Reform Signed into Law, Emphasizes Changes to Make Trains and Buses Safer, More Reliable
LOMBARD, Ill. – Buses and trains will be safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed under a major transit reform package law backed by state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Glen Ellyn.