Pritzker Calls For Infrastructure Bill In Visit To Champaign Union Hall

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate voiced his support Wednesday for spending legislation that includes high-speed rail and improvements to roads, waterways, universities and high schools. CHAMPAIGN — At a campaign stop at a Champaign union hall Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker expressed his support for high-speed rail. Asked about Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal for privately funded high-speed rail to Champaign-Urbana, Pritzker said the state needs a capital-spending bill that would include it. read more