Illinois lawmakers go into overtime, approve $42 billion budget, elections changes and an ethics package

Illinois is in line to receive $8.1 billion in relief from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, but the latest proposal calls for spending only a portion of that, with $1 billion to be used for infrastructure projects. The other $1.5 billion would be used for programs such as business relief, violence prevention and affordable housing, said Rep. Greg Harris, a Democratic majority leader from Chicago.

Originally reported by Bill Pearson, Dan Petrella, and Bill Ruthheart of the Chicago Tribune on June 1, 2021.