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Illinois Governor Signs $1.5B Transit Bill, Ensures No Fare Hikes

12/17/2025

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On December 16, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a $1.5 billion transit bill creating Northern Illinois Transit Authority to oversee Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace, taking effect in June 2026.
It funds transit with sales taxes and gas tax revenue, ensuring no fare hikes or service cuts.
Safety measures include unarmed ambassadors and law enforcement coordination.
Republican critics say the funding model is unfair to suburban residents.

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On December 16, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a $1.5 billion transit bill creating Northern Illinois Transit Authority to oversee Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace, taking effect in June 2026.
It funds transit with sales taxes and gas tax revenue, ensuring no fare hikes or service cuts.
Safety measures include unarmed ambassadors and law enforcement coordination.
Republican critics say the funding model is unfair to suburban residents.