Illinois lawmakers are considering a statewide delivery tax on services like DoorDash and Uber Eats to fund Chicago's transit system.
The tax would affect all Illinois residents who shop online, regardless of whether they use the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, or Pace.
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says the delivery tax could still be used to help fund Chicago's mass transit system, although it would be lower than the initial proposal of $1.50.
The proposed delivery tax has drawn criticism from some Republicans.
Author's summary: Lawmakers consider a statewide delivery tax to fund Chicago transit.