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Chicagoans can expect heavy traffic, high gas prices for Memorial Day weekend travel
More than 30 million Americans are expected to hit the road, and they'll be paying record high gas prices to fuel that trip.
CHICAGO - Illinois gas prices are now averaging $4.98 per gallon.
Chicago drivers are paying $5.50 per gallon, according to AAA.
Illinois' average price is almost $2 more per gallon than a year ago.
AAA said these are the highest recorded gas prices ever.