Illinois misses deadline to pass budget, consequences hover - Washington Post


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Illinois misses deadline to pass budget, consequences hover
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A $36.5 billion plan to rebuild Illinois' crumbling finances passed a critical test on Friday, but a powerful legislative leader said no deal would be reached before a midnight deadline — meaning Illinois will enter its third ...

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