Politics & Government
3 Orland Businesses Accused of High Unpaid Illinois Tolls
The Illinois Tollway has released a list of its "Super Scofflaws," those who owe more than $1,000 in tolls and among them are businesses in Orland Park, Orland Hills, Frankfort, Oak Lawn and Chicago Heights.
Written by Patch Editor Nick Swedberg
Two Orland Park businesses and one on record in Orland Hills are among 157 businesses owing a sizable amount to the state in unpaid tolls.
The Illinois Tollway released its "Super Scofflaw" list of businesses that have skipped out on paying more than $3.6 million is overdue tolls.
Transport Inc. in Orland Hills owes $6,350.60 in tolls and ranks 97 on the state list. All Season Landscape and United American Transport also made the list. All Season Landscape has $2,178.90 in unpaid tolls and the 132 spot, while United American Transport owes $1,034 and has the 155 spot.
The state agency started releasing the list after Gov. Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 1214 on Tuesday, which allows for the publishing of names of toll violators that owe more than $1,000. Eight companies alone owe more than $100,000 each.
Landa Transport, a carrier company based in Frankfort, holds the top spot, owing the state $214,859.10.
A complete list is available on the Illinois Tollway website.
Oak Forest-based Magna Electric Supply broke into the top 20, coming in No. 16 with $62,797.25 in fines.
Companies from several other local communities also made the list:
Source: Illinois Tollway
Publishing the list is part of a crackdown on those who skip on paying the tolls and an effort to collect the lost revenue, according to the Illinois Tollway's website. Each violator on the list had been contacted at least nine times and was given opportunities to pay the state.
Companies on the list should contact the collection agency through the phone numbers provided on overdue notices.
Patch Editor Ben Feldheim contributed to this report.
Two Orland Park businesses and one on record in Orland Hills are among 157 businesses owing a sizable amount to the state in unpaid tolls.
The Illinois Tollway released its "Super Scofflaw" list of businesses that have skipped out on paying more than $3.6 million is overdue tolls.
Transport Inc. in Orland Hills owes $6,350.60 in tolls and ranks 97 on the state list. All Season Landscape and United American Transport also made the list. All Season Landscape has $2,178.90 in unpaid tolls and the 132 spot, while United American Transport owes $1,034 and has the 155 spot.
The state agency started releasing the list after Gov. Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 1214 on Tuesday, which allows for the publishing of names of toll violators that owe more than $1,000. Eight companies alone owe more than $100,000 each.
Landa Transport, a carrier company based in Frankfort, holds the top spot, owing the state $214,859.10.
A complete list is available on the Illinois Tollway website.
Oak Forest-based Magna Electric Supply broke into the top 20, coming in No. 16 with $62,797.25 in fines.
Companies from several other local communities also made the list:
- C & K Transportation, $30,621.90, Chicago Heights (34)
- Global Shipping, Inc., $24,041.15 Chicago Heights, (42)
- Here & There Transportation, $22,186.05 Flossmoor, (45)
- Senior Health & Welfare Consultants, $9,848.80, Palos Hills, (76)
- Cleaning Authority of Chgolan, $9,167.30, Chicago Heights, (79)
- AMS Building Alteration, $8,211.65 Oak Lawn, (85)
- Pro Car Care, Inc., $5,742.30 Oak Lawn, (99)
- Coast to Coast Casino, $3,681.90 Oak Lawn, (121)
Source: Illinois Tollway
Publishing the list is part of a crackdown on those who skip on paying the tolls and an effort to collect the lost revenue, according to the Illinois Tollway's website. Each violator on the list had been contacted at least nine times and was given opportunities to pay the state.
Companies on the list should contact the collection agency through the phone numbers provided on overdue notices.
Patch Editor Ben Feldheim contributed to this report.
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