CTA in settlement talks with fedsThe Chicago Transit Authority is in settlement talks with the U.S. Department of Transportation in a lawsuit over federal funding for the agency’s Red Line Extension project.Chicago Tribune3d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyred line extension settlement talks
Indian Prairie D204 school board OKs $476 million budgetDistrict officials say the deficit is due to factors like reduced federal funding and rising costs for transportation and benefits.Chicago Tribune9d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyschool budget approval
Indiana again to reimburse communities for gas tax lossThe State Board of Finance agreed Tuesday to reimburse about $139 million to local governments for July losses in road tax revenue during the suspension of state gas taxes by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.Chicago Tribune23d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMike Braunindiana gas tax suspension
Braun suspends Indiana gas taxes into OctoberGov. Mike Braun extended the suspension of state taxes on gasoline Thursday, giving motorists a reprieve on high pump prices for the fifth straight month.Chicago Tribune1mo agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMike BraunS 30indiana gas tax suspension
Pritzker announces transit board appointmentsIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced his Northern Illinois Transit Authority board appointments Friday, ending speculation about the final composition of the new board.Chicago Tribune2mo agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkernita board appointments
Durbin and Duckworth question FAA flight caps at O’HareIllinois U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are pushing back on the federal government’s decision to limit flights at O’Hare International Airport for more than a year.Chicago Tribune2mo agoWhole story →BuildTammy Duckwortho hare flight cap extension
US Sen. Tammy Duckworth pushes legislation to close ‘challenge’ for riders with disabilitiesDozens of Metra and CTA stations are inaccessible for riders with disabilities, records show. “It is a real challenge,” explained U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a veteran who uses a wheelchair after losing both legs in the Iraq War.Chicago Tribune3mo agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentTammy Duckworthtransportation accessibility legislation
