From the Illinois 10th Round-Up:
Tollway imposes 57% hikes on cars with more to come
- Illinois Tollway will raise car tolls 57% and truck tolls 30% in 2027.
- More increases will follow every two years, tied to inflation and capped at 8%.
- The hikes fund a $26.5B, 15‑year infrastructure upgrade program.
- Drivers say costs will rise sharply, with some commutes jumping from $600 to $950 in 2027.
- Future CPI bumps could push that to $1,000 by 2029.
Cartoon by Eric Allie, Illinois Policy cartoonist.
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Local Democratic Party State Rep. Sue Ness voted for legislation that allows this increase.
