Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Once again working through the night, lawmakers finalize $53.1 billion budget Democrats needed three tries to pass $1.1 billion revenue plan just before 5 a.m.
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition
ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts ANALYSIS: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts But admin’s letter to agency directors serves parallel purpose of warning lawmakers