Gov. Pritzker and Democratic leaders reach $50B state budget agreement.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders announced a deal on the state's 2024 fiscal year budget, which includes historic investments in violence prevention, education, workforce development, and behavioral health services. The budget also includes a $20 million initiative to expand food access in underserved areas. This marks the fifth balanced budget since Pritzker took office in 2019, and he anticipates it will pass the Senate and House as is. The governor will need to sign the budget before the new fiscal year starts on July 1.