CHAMPAIGN — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is on board with the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District's plan to expand its Illinois Terminal facility in downtown Champaign, a project that also could lead to a privately developed hotel, conference center and sports arena.
Davis, whose 13th Congressional District includes Champaign-Urbana, reviewed the project worth as much as $150 million Wednesday at the Illinois Terminal with officials from the University of Illinois, city of Champaign and Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District.
He said he would advocate with the federal Department of Transportation for BUILD program funding for the development.
"If that means talking to Secretary (Elaine) Chao, I'll gladly make that call again," he said.