Lawmakers seek QC support for passenger rail, higher ed

Chamber forum also tackles workforce development

By: Kenda Burrows|February 4, 2026

|7 min read

Illinois lawmakers, from left, Sen. Mike Halpin, Rep. Gregg Johnson, Rep. Dan Swanson, Rep. Neil Anderson, and Rep. Li Arellano pose for a photo at the Jan. 30 Quad Cities Chamber Illinois Legislative forum. CREDIT QUAD CITIES CHAMBER

Illinois Quad Cities lawmakers found common ground on the need to invest more state funding in higher education and ensure that the state delivers on promised funding for passenger rail at the latest 2026 Quad Cities Chamber legislative forum.

But the region’s Illinois legislative leaders split during the Friday, Jan. 30, event at Bally’s Casino &…

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Lawmakers seek QC support for passenger rail, higher ed

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