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The Illinois state capitol building against the horizon of the city of springfield

The Illinois State Capitol building looms over Springfield.

Seth Perlman/AP Photo

The Illinois state capitol building against the horizon of the city of springfield

The Illinois State Capitol building looms over Springfield.

Seth Perlman/AP Photo

Illinois a step closer to passing the budget

State senators approved a $53.1 budget plan Sunday, sending it to the House for review.

The Illinois State Capitol building looms over Springfield.

Seth Perlman/AP Photo

   

Lawmakers in Springfield reconvened Tuesday to continue the work of combing through the state’s budget plan. The budget is similar to what Governor Pritzker outlined in his address earlier this year.

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GUEST: Mawa Iqbal, WBEZ statehouse reporter

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