Rockford
Should a Streetsblog reader “Surrender” to commuting from Rockford to Chicago?
We compare the strengths and weaknesses of driving, and/or riding the train or bus, from the Forest City to the Windy City.
February 23, 2024
New passenger rail service to Rockford could require a regular state subsidy, may include a stop in downtown Elgin
Metra and Illinois Department of Transportation officials provide more information about exactly how the new system will work.
July 10, 2023
I want you to want commuter rail: Pritzker announces $275M award to Metra to restore Rockford-Chicago train service
Hopefully in four years Chicagoans will be able to say "Hello There" to a new way to get to Rockford car-free.
July 6, 2023
It’s no Cheap Trick: Amtrak service to Rockford and the Quad Cities is on the horizon
February 11, 2020
