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GOP lawmakers call for gas tax suspension as prices climb

Silence DoGood - March 20, 2026

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices

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Illinois House Committee Advances Bill to Block Local Regulation of Sports Betting

Silence DoGood - February 19, 2026

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

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