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2026 Labor Day weekend travelers to hit the road amid high gas prices in Chicago area
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the travel plans and gas prices are available from ABC7 Chicago. Travelers are expected to take to the roads over the 2026 Labor Day weekend.
Travelers are expected to take to the roads over the 2026 Labor Day weekend. High gas prices are a factor they will be facing. The Chicago area is one place where these travelers will be hitting the road.
Further details about the travel plans and gas prices are available from ABC7 Chicago. They have reported on the situation facing travelers over the holiday weekend.
Information about the number of travelers and the impact of high gas prices can be found through ABC7 Chicago, which has more on the story.
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Category: Local Published: September 4, 2026 Source: ABC7 Chicago Reading time: 1 min
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