On The 21st: We checked in with school districts and social service agencies to see how passing a six-month stopgap budget affects them. Also, we talked about fasting during Ramadan.

Education may once again receive special treatment from Republican Governor Bruce Rauner, when he presents his budget message to the Illinois General Assembly at noon on Wednesday.

State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) a 20-year veteran of the Illinois General Assembly, talks about what it might take to reach a budget agreement in Springfield.

Illinois legislators will return to Springfield Tuesday, leaving them one last day to get a budget deal in order. This year's spending plan expires at midnight on June 30. Not only is there no long-term agreement, there's no sign of a provisional one either.