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HSRA Webinars & Events

Aug
11
2026
Transit-a-Thon

Transit-a-Thon

Keynote Speaker: Nora Leerhsen, acting president, Chicago Transit Authority Join Strong Towns Chicago, Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Chicago, […]

August 11, 2026
In-Person
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, 14 E Jackson Blvd Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60604
6-8 p.m. CDT
Aug
19
2026
the Chicago skyline with the Metra Electric in the fourground.

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission August 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission meetings are held once a month and open to the public. Please email the Illinois Department […]

August 19, 2026
Both In-Person and Virtual
Metra Board Room, Metra Headquarters, 547 W Jackson Boulevard, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Aug
21
2026
Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail

Fast Track: The Extraordinary Story of High-Speed Rail

Speaker: Christian Wolmar, author and journalist Join us for an exclusive interview with renowned railway historian Christian Wolmar about his […]

August 21, 2026
Virtual
Join on Zoom
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT
Sep
16
2026
Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission September 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission September 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission meetings are held once a month and open to the public. Please email the Illinois Department […]

September 16, 2026
Both In-Person and Virtual
Illinois Department of Transportation, Hanley Building, 2300 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62764
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct
19
2026
the Chicago skyline with the Metra Electric in the fourground.

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission October 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission meetings are held once a month and open to the public. Please email the Illinois Department […]

October 19, 2026
Both In-Person and Virtual
Metra Board Room, Metra Headquarters, 547 W Jackson Boulevard, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov
16
2026
the Chicago skyline with the Metra Electric in the fourground.

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission November 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission meetings are held once a month and open to the public. Please email the Illinois Department […]

November 16, 2026
Both In-Person and Virtual
Metra Board Room, Metra Headquarters, 547 W Jackson Boulevard, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec
16
2026
Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission December 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission December 2026 Meeting

Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission meetings are held once a month and open to the public. Please email the Illinois Department […]

December 16, 2026
Both In-Person and Virtual
Illinois Department of Transportation, Hanley Building, 2300 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62764
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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