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Illinois Toll Hikes Spark Debate | Fort Wayne News
Illinois drivers brace for higher tolls starting January 1st—up 45 cents for most cars and 30% for trucks—as part of a $26 billion, 15-year plan to overhaul the state’s highways. Backed by a new sales tax hike in six Chicago-area counties, the move aims to fund maintenance, operations, and bond repayments. While supporters like engineering groups hail it as visionary infrastructure investment, critics—including lawmakers and advocacy groups—warn of increased local traffic and question whether toll hikes are the best fix for Illinois’s crumbling roads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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