Dick Durbin: “Are you aware of the fact [that] we appropriated, and the President signed into law, $400 million in supplemental…”

Illinois relies on rail to push our economy forward and to ensure statewide connectivity, but we’ve been missing a critical route between Chicago and the Quad Cities.

The 129 responses we received made it clear that this legislation will mean shuttering of services, layoffs, and even hospital closures—meaning patients will needlessly suffer.

This funding will help graduate more highly trained nurses to serve our entire region, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

“From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline. Today’s announcement means…