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Top Senators Said To Be Negotiating An End To Illinois’ Budget Stalemate
Illinois legislators return to Springfield Monday. Disagreements between Democrats and Republicans have left state government without a full budget for more than 18 months — though Senate leaders are now said be trying to hammer out a compromise.