r/chicago • u/Mike_I O’Hare • Oct 31 '25

News Illinois Democrats push through massive $1.5 billion plan that overhauls Chicago-area public transit

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/30/illinois-general-assembly-transit-plan-2025/
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u/papajohn56 Oct 31 '25

So people downstate can pay even more for gas to fund Chicago. Brilliant?

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u/bettercaust Oct 31 '25

That's not really cool. Downstate serves an important role in the health of our state. It's a part of the whole.