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Today marks a huge step forward for our communities and the future of transit in Illinois. Early this morning, the Illinois General Assembly approved the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) […]
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As the Illinois legislature kicked off its fall veto session this week, dozens of advocates joined together in Springfield, speaking with lawmakers, waving signs, and lifting up voices that too […]
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As the push to save our public transit system continues in the state Capitol, the push for clean energy will be playing out on Chicago’s lakefront on September 21. That’s […]
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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.
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Join us on Tuesday, December 2 to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, meet fellow members, and offer a round of applause for our awardees. The movement has grown by leaps and […]
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