Illinois Lawmakers Push for Expanded Train Service
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Illinois lawmakers are pushing for expanded passenger train service, with House Bill four two seven nine aiming to connect cities from Rockford to East St. Louis and beyond. The plan, which uses existing commute and tollway data, seeks to create jobs and boost the regions economy. Despite strong travel demand, the bill seeks no new funding, and supporters have filed over three hundred witness slips in favor. However, opposition comes from business groups and railroads, who worry about broader transit spending and its impact on rural roads.
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