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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 26
Today's Headlines for Wednesday, November 26 - Streetsblog Chicago
• “Suburban legislators [including Rep. Canty], advocates tout single-fare system, TOD after passage of mass transit funding bill (Tribune) • DePaul’s Chaddick Institute is monitoring challenges...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 26
'A transformational bill:' Transit measure gets a victory lap but questions remain on cost, local control
‘A transformational bill:’ Transit measure gets a victory lap but questions remain on cost, local control
State lawmakers and advocates who supported a transit reform and rescue package during the October veto session touted the legislation Tuesday at the Geneva Metra station. “It’s about creating a s...
www.dailyherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
'A transformational bill:' Transit measure gets a victory lap but questions remain on cost, local control
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
The dial-a-ride service provides Kendall County residents with reliable and flexible transportation, with fares ranging from $2–$5.
patch.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
‘Suburban riders have been treated as an afterthought:’ suburban lawmakers praise Chicago-area transit reform package’s impact on the collar counties
‘Suburban riders have been treated as an afterthought:’ suburban lawmakers praise Chicago-area transit reform package’s impact on the collar counties
Suburban lawmakers and leaders praised a revenue and reform package for public transportation in the Chicago region Tuesday, saying the measure uplifts suburban communities.
www.thedailyline.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‘Suburban riders have been treated as an afterthought:’ suburban lawmakers praise Chicago-area transit reform package’s impact on the collar counties
Key findings from CDOT’s annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report
Key findings from CDOT's annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report - Streetsblog Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation’s recently released annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report looks at data from the past several years and discusses the agency’s plan of action to reduce prevent...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Key findings from CDOT’s annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report
Key findings from CDOT’s annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report
Key findings from CDOT's annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report - Streetsblog Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation’s recently released annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report looks at data from the past several years and discusses the agency’s plan of action to reduce prevent...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Key findings from CDOT’s annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report
Suburban legislators, advocates discuss mass transit - Chicago Tribune
Suburban legislators, advocates tout single-fare system, transit-oriented development after passage of mass transit funding bill
Lawmakers and advocates said a single-fare system, more frequent trains and more development near transit options are potential gains of the bill.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Suburban legislators, advocates discuss mass transit - Chicago Tribune
CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report
CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report | FOX 32 Chicago
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House committee investigating the Chicago Teachers Union demands five years of financial audits, escalating questions about CTU’s political spending and influence...
www.fox32chicago.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report
Celebrate the Transit Act
Celebrate the Transit Act - Wednesday Journal
Halloween was actually Christmas morning for us planning nerds, as we woke up to discover that in the wee hours of the morning, the Illinois legislature passed a transformative transportation bill. You...
www.oakpark.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Celebrate the Transit Act
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 25
Today's Headlines for Tuesday, November 25 - Streetsblog Chicago
• Person injured after reportedly walking into the side of a Metra BNSF train as it approached Aurora Station Monday afternoon, disrupting train service (NBC) • Trump’s USDOT chief IDs Blue Line...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 25
Quincy City Council commits motor fuel tax money for signal improvements along Broadway
Quincy City Council commits motor fuel tax money for signal improvements along Broadway – Muddy River News
QUINCY – City council members approved the financing agreement for Broadway (IL 104) resurfacing, improvements, modernization and replacement of the traffic signals at the intersections of North 38th,...
muddyrivernews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Quincy City Council commits motor fuel tax money for signal improvements along Broadway
Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks
Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to create a weight limit exemption for clean energy trucks.
www.wandtv.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks
Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th
Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th - Streetsblog Chicago
By John Greenfield and Morgan Madderom John Greenfield wrote the “Bus Priority Corridor Study” section of this post. Morgan Madderom, a member of Commuters Take Action (CTAction), wrote the “Gage...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Gimme five: First Bus Priority Corridor Study meeting floated upgrades to Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th
Chicago alderman on CTA attack: Women deserve to feel safe | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago alderman on CTA attack: Women deserve to feel safe | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago’s 45th Ward Alderman James Gardiner joins "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss the CTA train attack that left a woman critically injured. Gardiner calls the case...
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Chicago alderman on CTA attack: Women deserve to feel safe | ChicagoLIVE
Pace to buy 36 hybrid buses with federal grant
Pace to buy 36 hybrid buses with federal grant
The grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Low-or-No Emissions program will fund buses for Pace's West Division in Melrose Park.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Pace to buy 36 hybrid buses with federal grant
CTA, Pace awarded federal grants for hybrid buses
CTA, Pace awarded federal grants for hybrid buses
The grant will allow the CTA to buy up to 150 fully-accessible hybrid buses, the agency said.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
CTA, Pace awarded federal grants for hybrid buses
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 24
Today's Headlines for Monday, November 24 - Streetsblog Chicago
• RTA budget is open for public comment through 12/5, and there’s a virtual regional budget hearing 12/4, 4-6 PM. Register here. • Life expectancy shockingly declines as you move west along Green...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 24
CPD: Hit-and-run van driver fatally struck man, 45, near shopping plaza Morgan Park
CPD: Hit-and-run van driver fatally struck man, 45, near shopping plaza Morgan Park - Streetsblog Chicago
Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man last Monday afternoon at a shopping plaza in the Morgan Park community. According to police, on Monday, November 17, around 4:45 p.m., a motorist...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
CPD: Hit-and-run van driver fatally struck man, 45, near shopping plaza Morgan Park
DeKalb shores up transit contract through 2028
DeKalb shores up transit contract through 2028
DeKalb city leaders are in agreement with a transportation provider on a set of terms under a new, three-year deal to supply public transit services for the city.
www.shawlocal.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
DeKalb shores up transit contract through 2028
Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
(The Center Square) – The number of English language proficiency violations for commercial drivers in Illinois year-to-date has nearly eclipsed last year’s totals with nearly 1 in 5 having CDL’s
www.thecentersquare.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
Enrollment at public universities in Illinois is at a 10-year high, but some schools saw a decline. Meanwhile, Illinois residents can now add their driver’s ...
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
University enrollment and digital IDs | Capitol News Recap
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection - Streetsblog Chicago
An old editor of mine at the Chicago Reader gave me a good writing tip: “Let chronology work for you.” With that advice in mind, let me share some info about the 18th Street protected bike lane debacle...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection
Freeport to develop fixed bus routes to enhance public transportation
Freeport to develop fixed bus routes to enhance public transportation
Freeport’s Pretzel City Area Transit (PCAT) operates an on-demand system where riders can call and request pickups. The city aims to transition to a fixed or deviated fixed bus route system, …
www.mystateline.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Freeport to develop fixed bus routes to enhance public transportation
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection - Streetsblog Chicago
An old editor of mine at the Chicago Reader gave me a good writing tip: “Let chronology work for you.” With that advice in mind, let me share some info about the 18th Street protected bike lane debacle...
chi.streetsblog.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Ald. Pat Dowell is forcing CDOT to tear out portions of already-installed bike lane protection on 18th, including a protected intersection
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission Grant Program.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant