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Illinois Tollway Approves Major Rate Hike | Peoria News
Illinois just approved the biggest toll hike in state history—45 cents for cars, 30% for trucks—starting January 1st, to fund a $26.5 billion 15-year road repair and traffic relief plan called “Driving Connections.” After 15 years without a raise, the Tollway argues this user-funded boost is essential to keep roads safe and avoid taxpayer dollars. While commuters bristle at the extra cost amid rising gas prices, labor groups cheer it as a job creator. The board says they heard public concerns but moved ahead to protect nearly 1.7 million daily drivers—and future generations—from crumbling…
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