Illinois lawmakers take up crime and the budget in spring session

Many issues are all still on the table as the deliberation from elected officials is set to come to an end this week.

By Isabelle Earl
Illinois Legislature-Pro-Police Measures
Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, speaks at a news conference about an anti-crime package from Illinois Democrats, Monday, April 4, 2022, in Springfield, Ill. The plans are aimed at supporting law enforcement with money for recruiting and training, body cameras, mental health resources and more. John O’Connor / AP Photo
Illinois Legislature-Pro-Police Measures
Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, speaks at a news conference about an anti-crime package from Illinois Democrats, Monday, April 4, 2022, in Springfield, Ill. The plans are aimed at supporting law enforcement with money for recruiting and training, body cameras, mental health resources and more. John O’Connor / AP Photo

Illinois lawmakers take up crime and the budget in spring session

Many issues are all still on the table as the deliberation from elected officials is set to come to an end this week.

By Isabelle Earl
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The spring legislative session in Springfield ends Friday, but many questions remain about how lawmakers will address crime, unemployment and inflation, not to mention the state budget itself.

Reset takes a closer look at the agenda of state lawmakers.

GUEST: Dave McKinney, WBEZ state politics reporter