The governor pins the issue on local governments, but state law and decisions contribute to the problem.

Drivers paid nearly $27 billion in tolls from 2024 back to 1973, the year the roads were to become toll-free. Now the largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history is possible.

A $500,000 grant from the state highlights issues in transparency and last-minute funding.

Legislators face enormous pressure to finalize a megaprojects bill that would spell disaster for taxpayers.

Increases funded by federal COVID aid have been made permanent, causing a fiscal problem.