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Column: Prepare for the Illinois Tollway’s new money grab – Lake County News-Sun
A chatty CTA planner told Skokie officials, according to an account in Pioneer Press: 'NITA is unlocking so much money for us, and so much opportunity for us to think about how we can evolve the transit service.' ... While the CTA plans for static fares and expanded services, despite ridership below pre-pandemic levels, I-Pass owners (most tollway users) will find it will cost more to travel on some of the 294 miles of tollways across a dozen northern Illinois counties.
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· Jun 26, 2026
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Illinois Gov Pritzker defends plan to raise highway toll rates
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Tollway pushes largest toll tax hike on drivers in Illinois history
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WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford
· Jul 7, 2026
One Of Illinois' Most Annoying Toll Booths Is Finally Changing
One Of Illinois' Most Annoying Toll Booths Is Finally Changing
National Taxpayers Union
· Jun 24, 2026
Illinois Passes Scroll Tolls and Click Taxes
By Asher Rose, Debbie Jennings, Andrew Wilford.
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