Illinois relies on rail. It pushes our economy forward and ensures statewide connectivity, but we still sorely need a route between Chicago and the Quad Cities.
Dick Durbin: “Illinois relies on rail. It pushes our economy forward and ensures statewide connectivity, but we still sorely need a…”
On the recordJune 11, 2026
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Discussing the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
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