Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Illinois Budget’s New Taxes Face Serious Constitutional Challenges
June 12, 2026
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
Saw gas prices at $3.78 – $3.79 / gallon for 87 Octane driving through Cook and Will Counties today. Crossing the border into Indiana saw $3.12 to $3.35 / gallon for 87 Octane. Up in Milwaukee and Lake Geneva, WI this week saw $2.99 – $3.19 / gallon for 87 Octane.
We made darn sure we filled up outside of Ill-annoy.
Some of the highest road taxes and some of the worst roads. This is how Illinois does everything. Suck it up or leave.
Drove through Illinois this week heading to and from Wisconsin and our home. Saw 294 is all torn up from the old Hinsdale Oasis to O’Hare. Also saw 355 is all torn up from Lake-Cook down past Woodfield Mall. Do they ever finish any of these road construction projects?
Paid 2.69/ gallon in MO in mid-July. Keep voting for Pritzger folks- you’re “ his people “!
Gas in KY was $2.55 last weekend. Where is the money going JB?