Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transportation. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Quinn looks to lawmakers for new capital plan

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By Jamey Dunn Gov. Pat Quinn said today that he plans ask legislators to provide ideas for a new state capital construction plan. Quinn ...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Attorney general issues warning about immigrant driver's license scams

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By Jamey Dunn Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is warning Illinois residents to avoid scams related to the state’s new driver’s lice...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Quinn signs bill to increase speed limit to 70 mph

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By Jamey Dunn  Despite opposition from members of his own administration, Gov. Pat Quinn approved increasing the speed limit on some state...
Friday, August 16, 2013

Quinn signs ban on drivers using handheld cell phones

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By Jamey Dunn Starting next year, drivers will have to put down their cell phones before they get behind the wheel. Gov. Pat Quinn today...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Feds to bring more oversight to Metra

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By Jamey Dunn The federal government will provide more oversight for Chicago’s commuter rail service as the number of board members dwindl...
Monday, August 05, 2013

Quinn wants state to play a larger role in oversight of Metra and RTA

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By Jamey Dunn Gov. Pat Quinn said today that he wants to present lawmakers with a plan to address oversight at Metra and the Regional Tran...
Friday, July 19, 2013

Madigan encourages investigation of ex-Metra chief's clout claims

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By Jamey Dunn In the wake of the legislature’s inspector general announcing an investigation into whether Illinois House Speaker Michael M...
Friday, May 31, 2013

Final state budget bills sent to governor

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By Meredith Colias and Jamey Dunn The Illinois Senate today approved the last two budget bills that the House sent over. Republicans echoe...
Thursday, May 30, 2013

What to watch for on the last day of session

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By Meredith Colias and Jamey Dunn  The legislature heads toward its final day tomorrow with plenty of issues still to address. Here some...
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Ban on cell phones behind the wheel headed to Quinn

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By Meredith Colias Cellphone-loving drivers may soon need to dial down their usage while on the road. Hoping to keep more eyes on the ro...
Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Suburban administrators say transportation cuts hit classrooms

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By Meredith Colias Suburban administrators struggling to cover transportation costs say they cannot bear deeper cuts next year. Angela S...
Friday, November 11, 2011

Veto session roundup

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By Jamey Dunn While Illinois lawmakers pushed some issues to additional session days scheduled later this month, they did pass a few subst...
Thursday, August 04, 2011

FAA deal would put some back to work in Illinois

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By Jamey Dunn An agreement on funding for the Federal Aviation Administration would bring some Illinoisans back to work, but if the U.S. S...
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Legislative roundup

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By Lauren N. Johnson While workers’ compensation reform, “smart grid” legislation and the state budget made headlines, lawmakers took end-...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Agency unveils plan to see Chicago through the next 30 years

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By Jamey Dunn A plan that is intended to guide the growth and development of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs through 2040 was launched t...
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Seniors might keep free rides

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By Rachel Wells Regardless of financial need, all seniors are likely to continue getting free mass transit rides . A Senate committee on Wed...
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

September issue: Out with the Old — NCLB

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Check out the September edition of Illinois Issues magazine . Find a profile of Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, who has taken her ...
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Capital plan passes both chambers

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By Jamey Dunn and Hilary Russell Photograph by Hilary Russell Right: The Illinois House approved a revenue package by a vote of 86-30-1, wit...
Monday, May 18, 2009

Semitrailer speed limit could increase

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by Jamey Dunn Semitrailers may soon be able to travel as fast as passenger vehicles on certain stretches of interstate in Illinois. A bill t...
Friday, May 01, 2009

May issue: A break from the past

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Read the latest Illinois Issues magazine to see how Senate President John Cullerton is " reigning in the Senate ." The Democrati...