Crain's Chicago business reports leaders of the cash-strapped agency are "quietly" considering the hike even though they previously declared it unacceptable.
The tollway system faces up to $4 billion in critical repairs on I-90 and $7 billion in debt on the books. In response, the Illinois Tollway spokesperson says there is no proposal or discussion to increase any kind of tolls at this time.
I-PASS users are currently charged 40 cents a toll.
