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flag Illinois faces transit funding crisis, with lawmakers urged to act before 2027 shortfalls worsen.

flag Illinois lawmakers face mounting pressure to pass transit funding reforms ahead of a fall session, as revised projections show a smaller 2026 deficit—down from $771 million to $202 million—due to stronger sales tax revenues and internal fund shifts. flag Despite this temporary relief, agencies like CTA, Metra, and Pace still risk exhausting funds by 2027 without state action, with potential shortfalls rising to $789 million in 2027 and $888 million in 2028. flag Lawmakers remain divided on solutions, including a per-package delivery fee, while stakeholders warn of fare hikes, layoffs, and service cuts if no sustainable funding plan is enacted before the RTA finalizes its 2026 budget in December.

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