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At the Save Transit Rally, hundreds urged Springfield to prevent 40% service cuts by passing a funding bill this summer

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Why the Suburban Mayors Coalition’s claims about proposed development policies in state transit reform/funding legislation are bogus

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Ellen Steinke’s full response to Capitol Fax: “Did I spread ‘misinformation’ about the transit bill? Here’s what the record shows.”

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Politicians and some 100 advocates showed up for Rally to Fix and Fund Public Transit at Union Station, kicking off “Hot Transit Summer”

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Thoughts on the proposed $1.50 fee for deliveries by drivers to fund transit and fight climate change: Don’t fear the “Burrito Taxi Tax”

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Key players in the fiscal cliff drama discuss “How Do We Get There? The Future of Illinois Transit” at City Club of Chicago panel

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Southwest Collective and Equiticity representatives discuss the transit budget crisis