The Illinois legislature passed a budget this past weekend, but bills in many other policy areas, from Chicago transit reform to energy and pension, did not make it across the finish line, at least for now.

Two statehouse reporters break down important things to know about the budget including taxes, Medicaid, and what measures faced opposition.

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Mawa Iqbal 
Statehouse Reporter, Illinois Public Radio

Peter Hancock 
Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois
 

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