Illinois roads suffer despite high gas taxes

Illinois roads suffer despite high gas taxes
State Representative David Friess (IL) — Representative David Friess (R) 115th District
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Residents of Illinois are currently facing a challenging situation as they pay the second-highest gas tax in the nation, yet the state’s roads rank among the lowest in terms of quality. This disparity between high taxes and poor infrastructure has raised concerns among residents and policymakers alike.



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