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CityLink Receives Praise from Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Last year, CityLink was selected to participate in a study of downstate transportation operations completed by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University. Upon completion of the study, CityLink received praise for Municipal Excellence in transit planning, including: Highest rates of transit ridership on a per person basis in the state Commitment to […]
Posted: March 15, 2019 | View More »
7 Safe Transit Riding Tips for Winter Weather
Winter weather is upon us once again in Central Illinois. Taking CityLink is a great alternative transportation option when you want to avoid the hassle of driving in poor weather conditions. Not only are CityLink buses safe and reliable, they are also heated and allow you to relax during your daily commutes when the weather […]
Posted: January 30, 2019 | View More »
Caterpillar Visitors Center Renews Bus Wraps
The Caterpillar Visitors Center (CVC) renewed their two full bus wraps on CityLink buses 2225 and 2240 and six tail signs through October 2020. They opted to have a new design completed for the wraps because the artwork on the old wraps was four years old. The new design is simpler and features children and […]
Posted: January 21, 2019 | View More »
Ron Cox Presented with Stuff-A-Bus Plaque
During the wrap up press conference for the 2018 Stuff-A-Bus food drive on December 4, there was a special plaque presented to ATU #416 President Ron Cox. This year was Ron’s last Stuff-A-Bus food drive before he retires in 2019. CityLink and the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service presented Ron with this plaque for his […]
Posted: December 20, 2018 | View More »
South Side Mission Volunteering 2018
CityLink General Manager and staff members recently volunteered to help prepare Thanksgiving meals at South Side Mission on November 21. South Side Mission staff and volunteers prepared approximately 3,400 meals that were delivered the following day on Thanksgiving to individuals and family in need. This was the second year CityLink has participated in the Thanksgiving […]
Posted: December 13, 2018 | View More »
Inaugural High-Tech Ag and Diesel Career Expo
CityLink participated in the first ever High-Tech Ag and Diesel Career Expo at Illinois Central College on September 13. CityLink was one of more than 20 local businesses utilizing agricultural and/or diesel technologies to participate in this inaugural event. The goal of this event was for participating businesses to showcase their vehicles and provide current […]
Posted: September 21, 2018 | View More »
ATU Local #416 Participates in Labor Day Parade
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local #416 recently participated in the Peoria Labor Day Parade & Picnic on Monday, September 3, 2018. The parade began at 10 am at Monroe and Fayette Streets and ended at the Gateway Building with the picnic taking place from 10 am to 2 pm at Riverfront Festival Park. […]
Posted: September 14, 2018 | View More »