IL Dem touts ‘great job’ on transit, GOP candidate laments ‘bailout’ for Chicago

Published December 13, 2025 3:51pm ET



(The Center Square) – Taxes and tolls will rise for many Illinoisans in 2026 if Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation to fund public transportation.

Senate Bill 2111 went to the governor’s desk on Nov. 25. Pritzker said he looked forward to signing the bill after the General Assembly passed it early Halloween morning.

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