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State Senator Sally Turner Speaks Out Against Chicago-Area Transit Bailout

By Greg Halbleib Oct 24, 2025 | 5:09 AM

State Senator Sally Turner says downstate Illinoisans should not have to provide a bailout to Chicago-area transit systems.

The Beason Republican told Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY’s PM Springfield that a proposal to implement a state tax on deliveries to be funneled toward the Regional Transportation Authority  will affect people who may never use Chicago-area public transportation. 

RTA’s deficit is expected to reach 230 million dollars this year and could climb to 890 million dollars by 2028.