The proposed passenger rail from Moline to Chicago is closer to becoming a reality after legislation passed Friday. The Illinois General Assembly passed a package of bills early Friday morning that ...

The Illinois General Assembly passed a compromise bill to fund public transportation, including CTA, Metra and Pace, with the ...

Reddit travelers highlight the Midwest's most scenic train journeys, filled with national park backdrops, historic routes, ...

For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. That ...

Lawmakers agreed on a tax package to stave off a $200 million-plus fiscal cliff next year that would likely result in major ...

Plan includes a state motor fuel sales tax, using interest from the state’s road fund, a sales tax increase in the Chicago metro area and a sharp increase in tolls on the Illinois Tollway.

The National Guard is planning to train up to 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on ...

With the annual veto session in Springfield drawing to a close on Thursday, Illinois lawmakers are racing to figure out how ...

House Democrats have dropped a sweeping transit overhaul to bailout Chicago area transit, which would have raised $1.5 ...

During her time near Chicago's classic stadium, Kate McKenna says she learned how to help businesses and residents wrestle ...

You might think Chicago has the best hot dogs in America. But Portillo’s in Buena Park proves California can hold its own. This place brings real Chicago-style dogs to Orange County. The Italian beef ...

Transit reform can support Illinois riders and taxpayers. These seven principles outline a path to affordability, ...