Host Brandon Clark sits down with Greg Gates and Steve Davis from the Reagan Mass Transit District to talk about the RMTD's holiday schedule, construction updates on the new Oregon facility, the "Find the Shaw Local" bus promotion and more.

There’s still time left to donate to Kendall Area Transit’s “Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser,” helping “open doors for those who are simply unable to afford transportation.”The fundraiser runs through Dec.31.

The Lake County Division of Transportation has reopened the intersection of Winchester Road and IL Rout 83 following months of construction on a safety-focused improvement project.

Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation that raises $1.5 billion to fill a fiscal hole for the Chicago area’s public transit agencies set to kick in next year. Legislation relies on increased sales tax in the Chicago area and a diversion of funds from the state’s Road Fund.

From Capitol News Illinois: Of the sales tax revenue going toward public transportation, 85% will be dedicated to the Chicago region. New projects the law could set in motion include passenger train service to Peoria, Moline and Kankakee, and new CTA stations in Chicago

“We have a community that is working hard – and many are working multiple jobs – to make ends meet. But it’s still not enough,“ said Sarah Oprzedek, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Will County.

A very large turbine – part of $355 million turbine project at the nuclear power plant – made its way through northeastern Lee County on Monday, Dec. 8, before heading north on Daysville Road to state Route 64, east of Oregon.

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort from Dec. 12 through Jan. 5.

State lawmakers and Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns welcomed passage of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act – known as NITA – and detailed its benefits to local suburbs.

Flying without REAL ID will cost many travelers extra to board planes as of Feb. 1, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with minimum requirements

Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast

Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely used commercial aircraft, after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue plane last month

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

The cities of Sterling and Rock Falls have declared snow emergencies that begin Friday in anticipation of a predicted winter storm that could blanket the Sauk Valley in up to 12 inches of snow

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters

DeKalb city leaders are in agreement with a transportation provider on a set of terms under a new, three-year deal to supply public transit services for the city.

Although it is approximately three to four years away, state officials gave residents a look into a portion of Illinois Route 115 on the south side of Kankakee.

Toll hikes passed by the General Assembly in October will need to go through the Illinois tollway board, agency officials said Thursday

The annual Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holidays Event (Love Light and Christmas Walk ceremonies) will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.

Ogle County residents on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, were able to get a glimpse at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s plans regarding a proposed roundabout for the state Route 251 and state Route 64 intersection north of Rochelle.

New legislation poses the possibility of more commuter trains on rgw Rock Island line and a future high-speed rail connection between Joliet and Peoria.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country’s longest government shutdown

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill specifies that Metra is allowed to reach agreements to provide service outside the Chicago area “when it is deemed beneficial to the state”

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday halved the number of flights that U.S. airlines must cut from their schedules at 40 airports as the country’s aviation system recovers from a shortage of air traffic controllers during the record government shutdown

In the early morning hours of Oct. 31, while most Illinoisans were asleep, legislative Democrats pushed through a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public transit system.

City of Rochelle Engineer Sam Tesreau has announced the closure of Steward Road at the city railroad crossing 500 feet north of the Ogle/Lee county line, beginning Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising fears of aviation meltdowns that could impact Thanksgiving travelers, if Congress doesn’t end the federal government shutdown.

State lawmakers’ passage of Senate Bill 2111 on Oct. 31 saves Metra, Pace and the CTA from a massive shortfall leading to service cuts and layoffs. But tucked into the bailout is a toll hike that will devastate the trucking industry, a trucking executive says.

Tuesday marks the second missed payday for controllers. Some have started calling out of work, citing stress and the need to take on second jobs.

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday

The Federal Aviation Administration ‘s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers scrambling to figure out backup travel plans

The Illinois Department of Transportation has proposed a roundabout for the Illinois Route 251 and Illinois Route 64 intersection in Ogle County north of Rochelle, IDOT’s website said.

From Capitol News Illinois: Chicago-area public transportation agencies won’t need to raise fares, cut routes or lay off workers next year after state lawmakers approved a bill overhauling public transit, the head of the Regional Transportation Authority said

Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press

Dixon’s Fourth Avenue will be closed at the 600 block between Martin and Long streets on Monday, Nov. 3, through Wednesday, Nov. 5, to allow for a water service repair.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 29 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the future plans of the new Ogle County transit depot and the possibility of “breaking ground” at the end of this year or in 2026.

From Capitol News Illinois: The plan calls for raising the existing Regional Transportation Authority sales tax by 0.25 percentage points, to 1% in Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage and Will counties and 1.25% in Cook County

From Capitol News Illinois: Speaking at an event Wednesday morning in Taylorville where he met with Illinois farmers, Pritzker declared an amendment to Senate Bill 2111 dead before it could even be called for a hearing in a House committee

From Capitol News Illinois: Two key negotiators on public transit reform in the Illinois House filed a bill Tuesday to raise up to $2 billion for public transit by taxing entertainment and the unrealized investment gains of billionaires

Airport managers report no impact. Air traffic controllers keep working, and smaller airports do not have control towers.

Gov. JB Pritzker ruled out a property tax break for a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights while keeping the door open on infrastructure aid at an Economic Club of Chicago forum Tuesday

Wolter: For centuries, horses served as the primary source of transportation and mechanical power for human civilization. From pulling plows and wagons to powering mills and delivering goods, horses were indispensable partners in daily life.

The railroad will raise the south track through the crossing and perform minor approach work, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Artist Sijia Chen spent time meeting with Joliet residents this past week to explain the Dome of Unity design and gather their involvement.

Bus fares will go up 10% under proposed plan. Pace schedules first budget hearing for Friday at Joliet Public Library's Ottawa Branch.

The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DUDOT) has announced its 2025-29 Five Year Transportation Improvement Program, which focuses on maintaining and improving county roadway and trails-related infrastructure.

Metra customers are now required to carry their e-bikes and e-scooters on and off the train without the assistance of electric motors.

The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking temporary road maintenance workers, often called “snowbirds,” to join its team for the upcoming winter season.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week hoping to resolve a major unchecked box from the spring: Keep the trains in Chicago running