Jan 11 2026POLITICS
Illinois Lawmakers Face Tough Choices with $2. 2 Billion Budget Gap
Illinois lawmakers are back at work, but this time, they're dealing with a $2. 2 billion budget gap. That's a lot of money, and it's not going to be easy to fix. The state is also dealing with some big changes in Washington, like fewer federal dollars coming in. This means lawmakers have to be extra
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