Chicago residents see price increases in 2026, including utility rates, grocery bags, tolls – ABC7 (Chicago)

It’s easy to blame Trump for the affordability crisis, but look at why these prices are going up. Democrats policies. Most of these are tax increases to plug holes in budget deficits. Grocery bags, tolls, not rising due to costs, due to extorting more money. Rising utility rates due to green energy policies that close existing power plants in favor of unreliable solar and wind. Pritzker and company have known about need for more power, but do nothing but keep plowing ahead with their climate agenda.