Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget includes almost $900 million in tax hikes — but a break on groceries
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday unveiled a $52.7 billion election-year budget the second-term Democrat said required making “some hard choices” despite proposed additional spending in several areas, from early childhood education to Chicago’s ongoing migrant crisis. Facing a tighter budget outlook after years of strong revenue performance and multiple credit upgrades, Pritzker is ...