Travis Weaver, Illinois State Representative from the 93rd District | Official Website

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver appeared on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" to discuss the recent passage of a $1.5 billion transit funding bill affecting the Chicago area. During the program, Weaver expressed concerns about how the legislation impacts downstate Illinois communities.

"I believe that the people I represent, along with all of downstate Illinois, got absolutely robbed on this. The road fund split that is typically 55-45 for downstate is now 85-15 for Chicagoland, and that is not fair," said Weaver.

The new transit package significantly changes both funding and governance structures for major Chicago-area transportation agencies, including CTA, Metra, and Pace. More details about the

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