Transit reform measure shifts CTA control from Chicago mayor. Lawmaker says that’s an ‘asset.’

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

With transit funding passed, RTA drops mandate for CTA, Metra, Pace to raise fares

The Regional Transportation Authority will no longer demand the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace raise fares by 10% ...

RTA walks back fare hikes for CTA, Metra, Pace

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has withdrawn its request for fare hikes for the CTA, Metra and Pace, following a ...
WTTW News

Illinois Lawmakers Weigh in on $1.5B Funding Package Set to Reshape Chicago-Area Transit

Illinois lawmakers last week signed off on a sweeping $1.5 billion transit funding package that reshapes how the CTA, Metra and Pace are run and funded. The plan also creates what’s called the ...
Daily Herald

What kind of region do you want to live in? CMAP seeks feedback on new ‘Century Plan’

The Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency is asking a lot of tough questions as it develops “The Century Plan,” a new agenda ...
Chicago Reader

State lawmakers end 2025 with last-minute transit package

Plus: Illinois prisons pilot no-cost phone calls and the OIG accuses the mayor’s office of thwarting surprise inspections.
City Bureau

‘A Generation’ of Lead: Public Newsroom 160 Examines Chicago’s Trickling Efforts to Replace Our Toxic Pipes

City Bureau hosted reporters from WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News to share their findings on Chicago’s lead pipe problem ...