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Illinois lawmakers doubled the gas tax, raised vehicle registration fees and the tax on tobacco – all to gather money for a $45 billion statewide construction program.
Jury selection begins Monday in Peoria for Brendt Christensen, the former University of Illinois graduate student accused in the 2017 disapearance and suspected killing of Yingying Zhang of China.
Illinoisans will soon pay more for gasoline and cigarettes. Those are just two tax increases needed to pay for a $45 billion infrastructure plan, which includes money from sports betting and additional casinos.
Illinois is poised to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers approved a massive 610-page proposal that is touted as one of the most equitable in the country.
Legislation meant to protect abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned is headed to the governor’s desk.
