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NITA reason to celebrate? Here are some thoughts about today’s Northern Illinois Transit Authority launch from the agency, Governor Pritzker, and advocates
September 1, 2026
After Pritzker named his NITA board picks, the agency’s leadership is largely decided. Will they use their power for good?
Following months of debate over Chicagoland's new transit oversight agency, advocates are watching NITA’s new board to see whether its leaders can deliver on the reforms they fought for.
August 24, 2026
Current CTA board members say their farewells, approve Safe Ride Specialist and violence deescalation pilots
August 13, 2026
After pushback from advocates and alders, Council OKs CTA Chair Barclay for new NITA, CTA boards in close vote
July 15, 2026
CTA board approved deal with IDOT to fix Blue Line slow zones, and an increase in bus lane enforcement cameras.
July 9, 2026
As the CTA approaches a major governance change, many alders “ghosted” it’s quarterly City Council hearing once again
CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen reported gains in ridership and workforce, plus decreases in schedule delays and crime.
July 2, 2026