Newsletters and Announcements

As we continue through 2024, the CREATE Program continues to improve freight and passenger transportation by building bridges and improving connections serving the Chicago region’s rail system and our communities. By reducing delays across many transportation modes, these projects also improve the environment for local communities and the state overall. Through the CREATE Program, thousands of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions will be saved from entering the atmosphere every year. The CREATE Program partners look forward to building on this momentum throughout 2024. Modernizing our region’s railroads is a significant endeavor, requiring the close coordination and partnership between the ...

As we enter 2023, the CREATE Program continues to improve freight and passenger transportation and our environment by “Building Bridges” to better connect the Chicago region’s rail system and our communities. The CREATE Program partners look forward to building on this momentum throughout 2023! Modernizing our region’s railroads is a significant endeavor, requiring the close coordination and partnership between the railroads, city, county, state, and federal government. We’re honored to lead this nationally recognized effort! View the full 2023 Annual Newsletter here.

The CREATE Program is moving full steam ahead! 2021 was a pivotal year for the CREATE Program, and we are pleased to provide our annual update to you. Here is what you will read about in our annual newsletter: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Project movement CREATE Program Applies for CRISI Application B1 Ribbon Cutting Continuing Education Commitment Get on Board U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visit And much more! View the full 2022 Annual Newsletter here.

New year, new look, same great Program! 2020 was a busy year for the CREATE Program and we are excited to share some highlights with you. Here is what you will read about in our annual newsletter: Visit the New Website! Project Movement Get On Board Goes Virtual Disadvantaged Business Enterprises – In Their Own Words Virtual Job Training Videos for Remote Learners CRISI Grant – Pullman Junction 75th St. CIP Recognized for Corporate Social Responsibility Workforce Training for CREATE Projects Continuing the Momentum! Stay Engaged View the full February 2021 – Annual Newsletter here.