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Today’s updates discusses Illinois’ loss of gas tax revenue as a result of the pandemic. Additionally, it discusses more information surrounding Governor Pritzker’s five-phase reopening plan and the Village of Schaumburg giving residents free masks.

ECONOMY

  • Last year Illinois’ legislature passed a six-year $45 billion infrastructure package for road repairs and train line extensions, but now the Illinois Economic Policy Institute says that Illinois is looking to lose between $296-$560 million in gas tax revenue because of the pandemic. The report recommends that the federal government provide emergency relief for state and local governments to avoid delay or cancellation of


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