Although momentum continues for Chicago to become the 51st state, local State Rep. Dan Swanson believes it’s nothing more than symbolic in nature and will never happen despite strong efforts by some downstate lawmakers.
Swanson was also asked what impact the 19 cent increase on the state’s motor fuel tax will have on local county roads.
The Mercer County Board just turned down a county wheel tax ordinance for county roads earlier this month. Swanson was in Aledo this week hosting a veterans and seniors resources fair.