Dozens of Illinois’ social service providers were back in court Wednesday in downstate Belleville. Many have gone nearly a year without funding during the budget stalemate. They’re asking a St. Clair County judge to force Illinois to pay.

Two court hearings this week could shape the future of Illinois’ budget impasse. The cases involve two groups: one who has been getting paid; and another who hasn’t, but wants to.

There's no reason for the governor to further hold up partial funding for social services. That's the message from the Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael Madigan.