Illinois transit overhaul goes live as NITA replaces RTA

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The Illinois transit overhaul takes effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) and funding CTA, Metra, and Pace with about $1.5 billion yearly, backed by a Cook County sales tax hike, redirected road funds, and a tollway increase, while pledging no fare hikes this year and expanded service.
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