Illinois roads suffer despite high gas taxes

State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District

By South West Illinois News Reports

Mar 18, 2025

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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