The governor also tried to distance himself from the increases by pointing to the board — which he appointed.

The sign-off from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s board came despite overwhelming online comment opposition.

The Illinois Tollway board is slated to vote on the proposal this week.

The Illinois Tollway board could vote as soon as next week on a proposal that would include the largest passenger toll increase in state history.

A sales tax increase for the Regional Transportation Authority, soon to replaced by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, takes effect Aug. 1.

You still have time to tell the Illinois Tollway board to reject the increases.

Illinois drivers have only a short window to comment on a $26.5 billion capital plan that includes the largest passenger tollway hike in state history.

The governor said Illinoisans wouldn’t be interested in a toll increase to keep the Bears. Then he signaled support for what would be the largest passenger toll hike in state history.

The tollway board could soon approve the largest passenger toll hike in state history and automatic inflation-linked increases every other year. Here is how and where you can comment before the vote.

The proposal would raise tolls Jan. 1, with inflation-linked increases every two years after that.