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Tolls For Suburban Drivers Could Rise

The Daily Herald is reporting that suburban drivers could face higher tolls if a $1 billion budget gap is not filled.

Tolls could be on the rise if the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is unable to fully fund a $6 billion capital plan, the Daily Herald reported.

The toll authority is predicting that it has about $5 billion in revenue and about $6 billion in maintenance needs and new construction plans, the Daily Herald Reported.

The story notes that tollway directors have not voted on a capital plan or specifically discussed raising rates.

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