A new report says Illinois state government is at “elevated risk” in the event of an economic downturn.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed Illinois’ budget into law. This is the first full-year budget Rauner has signed since taking office more than three years ago.

Illinois is one step closer to having a budget for next year — the state Senate approved a spending plan late Wednesday night.

With just two days remaining in the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers are optimistic about passing a state budget on time.

Illinois lawmakers have two weeks to get together a spending plan. Officials from cities across the state are going on the offensive to keep lawmakers from balancing the budget by raiding their pockets.