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The future of Soldier Field is bear-ish without transit investment

But building a rail connection between the Metra Electric / South Shore Line corridor and Union Station to ease game day commutes could help encourage the team to stay.

January 7, 2026

No harm in asking: Illinois Senate President Harmon answers questions about the likelihood of a summer vote on a transit funding bill

"We're eager to hear constructive criticism [of HB 3438] and counter-proposals, and to-date we haven't heard many," Senate President Harmon said.

August 1, 2025

A better way to run a railroad: The transit reform opportunity

A combination of governance and operational reforms could deliver the transit system riders deserve

March 7, 2025