It was a long and winding path, but after a series of twists and turns, the upcoming Pace Bus budget is on track for a solid level of service in the years ahead, officials have announced.

At a DuPage County Board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, Chair Deborah Conroy and Pace Board Director Thomas Marcucci discussed the status of Pace Bus’ financials after the General Assembly’s adoption of Senate Bill 2111 late last month.

Drastic budget cuts mitigated with legislation

SB 2111, which is to take effect June 1, 2026, encompasses a number of transit-related provisions within it, including changes to the governance and operating budget structure of the Chicago Transit Authority.

Conroy said she lobbied lawmakers in Springfield and implored them to provide provisions that would help ensure ma

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