Illinois Budget Breakdown: What Taxpayers Need to Know About New Fees and Spending

Illinois lawmakers have wrapped up their legislative session, approving what is being called the largest state budget in Illinois history. Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joins The Center Square Daily to discuss the $55.9 billion spending plan, new tax and fee increases, concerns about transparency during the final hours of session, and ongoing debates over affordability, public safety, and the future of the Chicago Bears stadium proposal. In this interview, McCombie outlines Republican priorities, criticizes late-night budget negotiations, discusses gas tax and road fund concerns, and explains why many taxpayers remain frustrated with Springfield's spending decisions. Topics include: Illinois state budget 2026 New Illinois taxes and fees Gas tax and road funding Government spending and transparency Property tax reform Illinois legislative session recap Chicago Bears stadium proposal Public safety and affordability concerns Illinois politics and taxpayer issues Subscribe for daily coverage of state government, public policy, economic issues, and taxpayer-focused reporting from across America. #Illinois #IllinoisPolitics #StateBudget #Taxes #Taxpayer #ChicagoBears #GovernmentSpending #PublicPolicy #Springfield #TonyMcCombie