SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — State lawmakers worked into the overnight hours to pass a $1.5 billion transit spending and reform plan. The bill's funding options changed drastically during the final 24 hours of session.

Gov. JB Pritzker was able to convince House and Senate sponsors to drop proposals for new statewide taxes that were suggested earlier this week.

Transit negotiators agreed to use state motor fuel sales tax revenue to generate $860 million. They also plan to use $200 million in annual interest from the Illinois road fund for transit projects. People in the Chicago metro area will pay higher sales tax and tolls as well.

"Every dollar we invest expands access to jobs," said Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado. "It strengthens small businesses, spurs housing and commercial growth and red

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