Passenger Rail

Chicago to Moline Passenger Rail Advocates Push for Federal Intervention

Michelle O'Neill

The mayor of Moline, Illinois Senator Mike Halpin, and State Representative Gregg Johnson are fed up with Iowa Interstate Railroad holding up passenger rail in the Quad Cities.

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QC Chamber Pres. & CEO Rumler Resigns

Michelle O'Neill

After leading the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce for four years, Paul Rumler will step down next month.

Economy

Chamber Continues to Work on Chicago Amtrak Route

Michelle O'Neill

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce hopes it doesn't take another five years before people can start riding trains to Chicago.The US Department of…

Government

MetroLINK & Moline Mayor Encourage Support for Mass Transit

Michelle O'Neill

MetroLINK and Moline Mayor Stephanie Acri will celebrate mass transit tomorrow in the Quad Cities and Chicago. Along with hundreds of transportation…

Government

Could Rauner's Spending Hold Derail New Train Routes?

Amanda Vinicky

Rail advocates are concerned Governor Bruce Rauner's executive order that puts a hold on non-essential state spending could be the end of the line for...