Leaders weigh pros, cons of 2 Amtrak routes

How much is the federal and state government willing to spend on this train to Dubuque? 

Federal stimulus money could fund the primary route, from Chicago through Genoa and Rockford to Dubuque, Iowa. But money earmarked for rail upgrades in the state capital plan could then be used for the stretch that goes through Belvidere. That route would use the same tracks between Rockford and Dubuque

Belvidere Mayor Fred Brereton is pessimistic that both lines would be upgraded

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