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Articles From Megan M. Olson

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act: Key Provisions and Impacts for Local Governments By Megan M. Olson Local Government Law, February 2026 On December 16, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill known as “The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act” (NITA) into law. The law replaces the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the newly created Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA).

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