Illinois Legislature passes record-high $55.1 billion budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion state budget early Sunday.

“The passage of the FY26 balanced budget is a testament to Illinois’ fiscal responsibility,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Even in the face of Trump and Congressional Republicans stalling the national economy, our state budget delivers for working families without raising their taxes while protecting the progress we are making for our long-term fiscal health. I’m grateful to Speaker Welch, President Harmon, the budget teams, and all the legislators and stakeholders who collaborated to shape and pass this legislation. I look forward to signing my seventh balanced budget in a row and continuing to build a stronger Illinois.”

Democrats, such as Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville), said,