In the News: Blankenhorn: IDOT continuing high-speed rail upgrades
A few weeks ago, I was in northeastern Illinois to open a new passenger rail station in Dwight, one of our state’s great communities. Spacious, modern, bright, outfitted with the latest traveler amenities, more >

In the News: High-Speed Rail Project Almost Complete
SPRINGFIELD – The high-speed rail project in the capitol city is almost ready. Only $25-million dollars of work is left, with construction set to start in the spring. Safety and bridge improvements still need to be finished. more >

In the News: Safety upgrades qualify Third St. rail corridor for 'quiet zone'
(State Journal-Register) SPRINGFIELD - The city of Springfield would have to ask the Federal Railroad Administration for approval of a "quiet zone" once the work is completed in 2017. more >

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