Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike

Illinois's tollway authority board unanimously voted to raise toll rates starting in January. The money will support a large infrastructure investment program. The development affects people who use tolled roads in the state.

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National story. 14 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

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Sun TimesLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway OKs first rate hike in nearly 15 years

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Our Quad CitiesCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike

MyStatelineCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history

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FOX 2 St. LouisCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike, says it's necessary to fund capital investment program

Central Illinois ProudCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike, says it's necessary to fund capital investment program

WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 18, 2026

Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike, says it's necessary to fund capital investment program

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois tolls will increase in January after board's 8-0 vote

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Largest rate hike in years coming for Illinois Tollway drivers. How much more you could pay

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Illinois PolicyRight· Aug 19, 2026

Illinois Tollway board approves largest passenger toll hike in Illinois history

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  1. Aug 18Only center coverage:Illinois Tollway board to vote Wednesday on major rate hike
  2. Aug 19Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike

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