Niagara County on Wednesday announced the launch of the Connect Niagara bus service, which replaces the former Niagara Rural Transportation service. Connect Niagara offers new routes and better connectivity, including free transfers to connecting routes and NFTA Metro buses. The new routes go into effect Monday, March 4.
A longtime member of the Sangamon County Board is retiring. George Preckwinkle is leaving after serving District 25 for 17 years. Preckwinkle served as Chair of the Finance Committee and as a member of the Jail, OEM/911, and Rural Transportation Committees. Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter thanked Preckwinkle for his service, saying, “George's