I am firmly opposed to the Illinois Tollway’s proposed rate increase. If approved, it would be the largest tollway rate increase in state history, raising passenger vehicle tolls by 45 cents per toll and commercial vehicle tolls by 30% beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The proposal would also automatically increase toll rates every two years based on inflation starting in 2029.
We all understand the importance of maintaining our roads and infrastructure, but taxpayers shouldn’t be expected to pay more while receiving the same service. Illinois already has one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, and this proposal would place yet another financial burden on working families, commuters, and local businesses that rely on our tollways every day.
Many people can still remember being told tolls would disappear once the roads were paid for. That was not the case. Instead, they’ve become a permanent cost for drivers, and now the state wants to make them even more expensive.
Before the Illinois Tollway tries to move forward with this proposal, I want to make sure your voice is heard. I encourage you to take a few minutes to complete my online survey before noon on Aug. 3. Your feedback will help ensure the concerns of our communities are included in the public record as this proposal moves through the public review process.
