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Illinois Passes Budget Amid Tax Hikes, Health Benefit Cuts

6/1/2025

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In a race against the clock, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion budget, overcoming a $1 billion shortfall with higher taxes on gambling and tobacco. However, the decision to cut health benefits for 33,000 undocumented immigrants raises concerns. Meanwhile, the newly formed Northern Illinois Transit Authority grapples with a daunting $770 million transit budget gap, struggling to secure necessary funding.

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Story summary

In a race against the clock, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion budget, overcoming a $1 billion shortfall with higher taxes on gambling and tobacco. However, the decision to cut health benefits for 33,000 undocumented immigrants raises concerns. Meanwhile, the newly formed Northern Illinois Transit Authority grapples with a daunting $770 million transit budget gap, struggling to secure necessary funding.