Blago: Seniors should sign up

Gov. Rod Blagojevich is urging the state's senior citizens to register for free public transportation.

Blagojevich spent Monday in Peoria, Moline and Decatur talking to senior citizens about the mass transit funding bill that passed last week. The Illinois legislature approved the funding, which includes free rides for those age 65 and older.

The governor wants seniors to pre-register for the benefit, which must be provided by mass transit agencies within about two months.

Seniors can register by calling the Illinois Department on Aging at 1-800-252-8966 or going online at www.illinois.gov/transit.