New Illinois law forces gas stations to campaign for Pritzker

By Brad Weisenstein

04/19/2022

The content of the signs isn’t quite as important as the message being delivered to Illinois’ gas station owners: “Push our campaign agenda, or we’ll treat you like a criminal and fine you $500 per day.”

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Lightfoot floats waiving Chicago’s gas tax until 2023

By Dylan Sharkey

03/28/2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she wants to roll back the 3-cent gas tax she got city leaders to impose. She wants to offer relief for city residents as some pay over $5 a gallon.

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Lightfoot considers ending Chicago gas tax amid record prices

By Patrick Andriesen

03/14/2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering a repeal of Chicago’s 8-cent-per-gallon gas tax to alleviate record-breaking prices. State gas taxes doubled in 2019 and state leaders are also considering a repeal.

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Illinois bill could create new 3-cent per gallon local gas tax

By Patrick Andriesen

02/10/2022

House Bill 4424 would give every Illinois municipal government the power to impose a 3-cent per gallon tax on gas without first gaining the approval of local taxpayers at the polls.

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Illinois considers local gas taxes atop doubled state gas tax

By Dylan Sharkey

01/14/2022

Illinois has the second-highest gas taxes in the nation, but a new bill would let cities add a local gas tax on top of the state and federal taxes and fees. Illinois doubled its gasoline tax in 2019, part of $5.2 billion in new taxpayer costs since Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office.

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Holiday travel comes with hefty price for Illinois gas

By Dylan Sharkey

12/17/2021

About one-third more people will be on the road this holiday season. For Illinoisans, the gas to get home for the holidays will be pricey.

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Illinois gasoline taxes rise to No. 2 in nation

By Noah Shaar

08/03/2021

Illinois drivers now pay the second-highest taxes on their gasoline in the nation, a new survey found. Before the state doubled the gas tax, Illinois ranked much lower.

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Illinois’ doubled gas tax grows a little more July 1

By Noah Shaar

06/24/2021

When Illinois state lawmakers and Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled the state gasoline tax in 2019, they built in automatic annual increases to avoid voting for future hikes. The tax increases another half cent on July 1.

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Pritzker pushes ‘Time to Drive’ tourism campaign despite high gas prices

By Patrick Andriesen

05/26/2021

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state lawmakers doubled the gas tax in 2019, they built in automatic annual increases. The next boost hits July 1. Perfect timing, as Pritzker spends $6 million to ask Illinoisans to take a drive.

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Illinois gas averages $3.25 a gallon even after pipeline resumes operation

By Patrick Andriesen

05/17/2021

The Colonial Pipeline shutdown set off a gasoline price increase, but summer travel demand and pricier summer blends are likely to keep them there. Illinois averages $3.25 per gallon, AAA reports.

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New Illinois law forces gas stations to campaign for Pritzker

Lightfoot floats waiving Chicago’s gas tax until 2023

Lightfoot considers ending Chicago gas tax amid record prices

Illinois bill could create new 3-cent per gallon local gas tax

Illinois considers local gas taxes atop doubled state gas tax

Holiday travel comes with hefty price for Illinois gas

Illinois gasoline taxes rise to No. 2 in nation

Illinois’ doubled gas tax grows a little more July 1

Pritzker pushes ‘Time to Drive’ tourism campaign despite high gas prices

Illinois gas averages $3.25 a gallon even after pipeline resumes operation

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