Illinois Transit Funding Bill Fails; Fiscal Crisis Looms | JQJO

Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring session without passing a bill to reform Chicago-area mass transit governance or provide $1 billion in funding to avert a $770 million budget shortfall. A proposed bill, including a $1.50 tax on food and package deliveries, passed the Senate but failed to advance in the House. The lack of funding could lead to significant service cuts and layoffs. Lawmakers may reconvene in a special session to address the issue, acknowledging the need for both funding and reform.