Illinois Legislature Approves $53.1B Budget, Awaits Governor's Signature
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The Illinois state legislature has passed a $53.1 billion budget, which now awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature. The budget includes the elimination of the 1% grocery tax, a new child tax credit, increased funding for K-12 education, and funds for migrant services. Republicans criticize the budget as a burden on taxpayers, while Democrats praise it as a step forward. The budget does not include funding for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears.
- Illinois House passes $53B state budget, now goes to Gov. Pritzker for signing into law WGN TV Chicago
- Illinois lawmakers approve $53.1 billion budget, tax hikes Chicago Tribune
- House Democrats expected to vote on $53.1B budget as Republicans complains of overspending The Associated Press
- Illinois House passes $53.1B budget with tax changes, migrant funding and more NBC Chicago
- Illinois Senate approves $53.1B budget. Here's what you need to know The State Journal-Register
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