Illinois Senate leaders plan to vote on a compromise budget deal next week. Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago and Minority Leader Christine Radogno of Lemont told the Chicago Tribune editorial board that they will put the proposal to a floor vote Wednesday. It would raise income taxes, borrow to pay off overdue bills, expand casino gambling, and freeze local property taxes.

On the 21st: We learned about the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement of Libertarian Gary Johnson, and talked about how organizations can sustain diversity and inclusion in work spaces. Plus, we spoke with Chicago-based director Joe Swanberg about his new Netflix series "Easy."