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New transit board approves reduced fare pilots
(The Center Square) – Backed by an influx of taxpayer funds, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board has voted to expand reduced fare programs for students and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients. The NITA board held its first meeting in Chicago on Thursday. Peter Kersten, division manager of the Regional Planning Group, said Cook County helps fund the Access pilot program for SNAP recipients. “Survey data suggests that expansion of the Access pilot to (Chicago Transit Authority) and Pace will dramatically increase the number of rides, given that each of those two have a higher prevalence of SNAP participants among their current ridership base,” Kersten said. Kersten said the pilot could be made permanent during the 2027 budget process. The board also voted to extend reduced CTA and Pace fares for students all hours of the day and all days of the year, instead of just on school days during certain hours. “New funding in the NITA Act and amended into the 2026 regional budget covers any lost fare revenue or administrative expense,” Kersten said. Senate Bill 2111 was passed by the Illinois General Assembly last fall and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in December. State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago,
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Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossings to Close for Repairs
The City of Taylorville has announced that in the coming week, several railroad crossings in the area will be temporarily closed as Norfolk Southern conducts repairs. On Monday, September 14th, the ADM Crossing, Main Cross Street Crossing, and Franklin Street Crossing will be closed. On Tuesday, September 15th, the Palmer...
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Springfield 19th Street railroad corridor moves closer to redevelopment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – A long-discussed railroad corridor in Springfield is one step closer to becoming a reality. City officials and community members gathered to contribute to a feasibility study. Some residents said the corridor has been a thorn in the side of many people in the Eastside community.
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Route 185 Now Open Between Hillsboro and Coffeen
Motorists traveling between Hillsboro and Coffeen can once again use Route 185, following the reopening of the roadway. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen is now open to traffic. The reopening means drivers who have been avoiding the area or using...
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Gas Prices Still on The High Side
Gas prices are climbing for local drivers traveling between Fulton and Clinton or heading inland along Route 30. Illinois averages have jumped by more than 50 cents recently, with regional supply adjustments being blamed for the spike. That means commuters, delivery drivers, and families planning weekend travel may feel a bigger pinch at the pump.
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The Bus Stop confident it will overcome a detour thanks to the city's downtown water main break | First Listen
The Bus Stop, a new bar planned for Downtown Springfield, still hopeful it will open despite a water main break halting its first opening. Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
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TPD Announces Road Closure for Asphalt Installation
The Taylorville Police Department (TPD) announced this morning there will be an upcoming road closure as construction work continues on West Main Cross. Beginning Thursday, September 10, West Main Cross will be closed from Webster Street to Houston Street while crews install the surface course of asphalt. The closure will...
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Decatur Moves Marks First Anniversary With More Than 170,000 Passenger Boardings
September 8, 2026 – Decatur Moves is marking its first anniversary after providing more than 170,000 passenger boardings during its first year of on-demand microtransit service in Decatur and Macon County. The City of Decatur launched Decatur Moves on September 8, 2025, with an initial projection of about 100...
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Fighting for freedom: Central Illinois connection to Underground Railroad runs deep
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The Bloomington Public Library is showcasing a traveling exhibit “Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad” through Nov. 30. The exhibit highlights stories from stops along the lifeline to freedom like Springfield, Quincy, and Chicago. Those stories, told through video and illustrations, bring the stories to life.
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Overnight Ramp Closures Planned At Route 23 And Interstate 80 Interchange
Construction on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 in Ottawa is moving on to a new phase. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, all ramps at the interchange will be closed starting at 6 o'clock this evening. All ramps are expected to reopen by 10 o'clock Thursday morning. During this time, traffic on Route 23 also will return to using the northbound and southbound sides of the road. However, traffic will remain using one lane in each direction to allow patching to be completed in the center lanes and median.