Illinois Passes State Transit Bill, Including Funding for Moline-to-Chicago Passenger Rail

Illinois transit bill could boost Quad Cities passenger rail project

Moline Centre Station, the city’s transit hub shown on Aug. 6, 2020, was built to accommodate passenger service. A bill passed by Illinois legislators on Friday also includes provisions that could aid a long-running effort to launch passenger service between Chicago and Moline. Bob Johnston MOLINE, Ill. — The transit bill passed early Friday (Oct. 31) by Illinois legislators doesn’t just address the financial needs and governing structure of tra…

Quad-Cities leaders applaud passage of Illinois transit bill with downstate rail funding

The bill includes $475 million for downstate rail projects that communities can apply to.

Illinois passes state transit bill, including funding for Moline-to-Chicago passenger rail

On Friday, Quad City are leaders are gathering to celebrate.

Illinois General Assembly approves landmark investment to build the transit system Illinoisans deserve

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Illinois transit reform act carves path to QC passenger rail

Passenger rail service from Moline to Chicago is still alive after the Illinois Senate sent a new transit bill to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk.