Events

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) invites you to learn more about the Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Program through a series of public meetings hosted in September. The public meetings will be hosted in an open-house format with a repeating presentation, exhibit boards available to view and opportunities to provide feedback. Guests may attend any time during the dates and times outlined below. Please note, the same materials will be presented at all meetings. Copies of the presentation will be available in English and Spanish. 

Rockford: 

Tuesday, September 10th  

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Veterans Memorial Hall (211 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101) 

Belvidere: 

Wednesday, September 11th 

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Rivers Edge Recreation Center (1151 W. Locust St., Belvidere, IL 61008) 

Elgin: 

Tuesday, September 17th  

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

The Centre of Elgin (100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120) 

Huntley: 

Wednesday, September 18th  

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Huntley Park District (12015 Mill St., Huntley, IL 60142) 

All venues are accessible, and if you have any questions pertaining to meeting accommodations, please contact Mary Mcllvain at mmcilvain@morrealecomm.com.

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.

View the recorded presentation.

As additional engagement opportunities become available, they will be posted to this page and also announced through future newsletters, direct outreach, and coordination with local officials and community-based organizations who will be asked to assist in promoting public involvement activities.