Officials say transit law won’t derail Kendall County rail efforts

Pritzker signs law creating Northern Illinois Transit Authority, overhauling transit oversight

Chicago Construction News staff writer Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation creating a new Northern Illinois Transit Authority, a major restructuring of how public transportation is governed and funded in Illinois, aimed at stabilizing transit systems without raising statewide taxes. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, Senate Bill 2111, establishes a regional authority with expanded power over service planning, capital projects, fare…

Officials say transit law won’t derail Kendall County rail efforts

City officials say a new transit bill, recently signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker, will not have a major impact on Kendall County’s efforts to secure Metra rail service.