Johnson defeated Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago.

State Week: Brandon Johnson's Chicago victory and the challenges ahead

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org

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The legislature has set May 24 as the day to wrap up their work.

State Week: An Illinois budget showdown looms as session adjournment nears

The Pritzker Administration is trying to push through different revenue plans in the final weeks of the session. If those are unsuccessful, a letter to agency directors says there could be about $800 million less to spend.

State Week: A warning for agencies to prepare for possible budget cuts

The NFL team's effort to get a new stadium seems to be getting sacked by the governor's office and other state officials. Also a central Illinois prison could be re-built near Joliet, raising concerns in the community that's housed the facility.

State Week: The Chicago Bears stadium project gets a cool reception; A prison could move north

Will lawmakers agree to put public money toward the stadium project? Also, the governor said a state pension law that lowered benefits may need to be revisited.

State Week: The Bears make their stadium pitch; Gov talks pensions

A U.S. Supreme Court decision in an Indiana case could impact the prosecutions in Illinois and elsewhere.

State Week: Brandon Johnson's Chicago victory and the challenges ahead

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