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RTA sales tax hike aimed at transit upgrades kicks in SaturdayJul 31, 2026 5:55 pm - City and suburban residents will see an uptick in the Regional Transit Authority sales tax Saturday as a provision of a major public transportation overhaul goes into effect.
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Duckworth pushes legislation to close the gap for riders with disabilitiesJul 22, 2026 7:41 pm - Multiple Metra and CTA stations are inaccessible for riders with disabilities, records show.
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Roselle mayor gets ‘a seat at the table’ on powerful new transit boardJul 21, 2026 5:34 pm - Roselle Mayor David Pileski talks about his new role on the groundbreaking NITA board and creating a better system for riders.
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And now, there’s 15 — Preckwinkle explains NITA choices as new transit board coalescesJul 16, 2026 4:57 pm - An Arlington Heights resident is among five incoming members from Cook County to sit on the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority. Here’s a rundown.
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Who’s in and who’s out at NITA as new transit force takes shapeJun 28, 2026 8:45 pm - Four Northern Illinois Transit Authority directors are appointed. That leaves 16 more to go with Pritzker, Johnson and Preckwinkle yet to weigh in.
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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Gas tax mini-freeze, revenue diversion and competition from Indiana — what does it all mean?Jun 07, 2026 8:45 pm - A 1.3-cent motor fuel tax hike is delayed while lawmakers shifted $150 million in tax revenue to stabilize the state budget. Here are some expert takeaways.
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RTA moves forward on sales tax increase to boost transitJun 01, 2026 10:00 am - Regional Transit Authority directors approved a sales tax increase Monday that will generate over $500 million more for Metra, Pace and the CTA in 2027.
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‘A great and urgent need’: How top prosecutor plans to tackle crime on public transportationMay 18, 2026 7:19 pm - Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced Monday the creation of a Regional Transit Task Force to reduce crime on trains and buses.
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Five things to know about NITA — Illinois’ new transit agencyApr 26, 2026 8:45 pm - There’s a lot of moving parts as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority starts to take shape June 1.
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