Events

Past Public Meetings 

2025 Public Meetings

Thank you to all who attended the public information meetings held in September 2025 in the communities of Belvidere, Elgin and Rockford.* This was the third series of public information meetings that offered community members along the corridor an opportunity to meet the project team and learn about the Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Program. The public information meeting materials are posted here.

*As requested by the Village of Huntley, the public information meeting in Huntley was cancelled, and at this time the Huntley station plans have been removed from the passenger rail program scope.

 

2024 Public Meetings 

Thank you to all who attended the public information meetings held in September 2024 in the communities of Belvidere, Elgin, Huntley and Rockford. This second series of public information meetings offered community members along the corridor an opportunity to meet the project team and learn about the Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Program. Exhibit boards and a presentation were available for viewing at the public meetings. The presentation will be posted here.

2023 Public Meetings 

Thank you to all who attended the public information meetings held during September 2023 in the communities of Belvidere, Elgin, Huntley and Rockford. More than 200 people attended and participated in meaningful conversations with IDOT staff at these meetings. Additionally, written comments showing interest in this important project have been received, through both in person and online forums. This first series of public information meetings offered community members along the corridor an opportunity to meet the project team and learn about the Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Program. Exhibit boards and a presentation were available for viewing at the public meetings. The presentation can be viewed below.