Illinois has the highest gas prices in the Midwest thanks to the fact that every gallon of gas we buy is double taxed. First, there's a per-gallon fixed fuel tax rate imposed by the county, state, and federal governments. But, as if that fuel-tax burden wasn't enough, Illinois adds a sales tax on for good measure. Read the whole story in the Southtown Star here

Be an Ambassador: With gas prices rising to $5 a gallon, something must be done to help struggling families. 
Help raise awareness by providing this information to your friends, then contact your legislators and local papers demanding an end to the double-taxing of gas.