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County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

He told The Center Square he wanted to bring the measure forward because drivers often aren’t made aware of the actual cost of a toll until it's too late to turn around. #centersquare #tollways #driving

Following the signing, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Deputy Majority Leader Lisa Hernandez praised the budget and said it addresses economic challenges facing residents across the state. #democrats #signing #budget