Illinois
Illinois Senate Democrats back budget with $750 million in tax hikes
Senate OK's $53.1 billion state spending plan and sends it to the House, which is poised to vote on the deal later this week.
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate Democrats on Sunday approved a $53.1 billion state spending plan, keeping much of fellow Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s original proposal in place but boosting expected spending by $400 million while also giving themselve... [15705 chars]