Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about State Policy

Scheinfeld on the Chicago Riverwalk. Photo: CDOT

Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2019 | 8 Comments

While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.

“Disastrous” State Capital Bill Would Allocate 7X as Much Money for Roads as Transit

By John Greenfield | May 17, 2019 | 11 Comments

The proposal, which includes multiple vehicle tax increases and new fees, would allocate $23 billion to roads and bridges but only $3.4 billion on transit.

Rendering of the proposed One Central atrium. Image: Perkins + Will/Landmark Development

The One Central Development Looks to Transform the South Loop, But at What Cost?

By AJ LaTrace | May 16, 2019 | 6 Comments

The developer of this megaproject isn't looking for a TIF handout, but it does want billions from the state of Illinois to build a transit hub.

O'Hare (blue), Midway (orange), Peotone (purple), and the new proposed airport site in Monee (green.) Image: Google Maps

Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?

By John Greenfield | May 7, 2019 | 26 Comments

Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.

Bruce Rauner, Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman, and then-IPI attorney and current TOD plan opponent Jacob Huebert, celebrating the anti-union Janus decision on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Image: Chicago Sun-Times

Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan

By John Greenfield | Apr 30, 2019 | 44 Comments

It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.

A young transit funding supporter at today's press conference. Photo: RTA

Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 25, 2019 | 1 Comment

Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.

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