We recap the first week of 2024, including how many assault weapon owners in Illinois registered the weapons under a new law.

State Week:  Gun registry numbers, DCFS change and Madigan trial delayed

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

Government

Lawmakers had a tentative deal Friday on a spending plan, paving the way for the spring session to end as early as this weekend.

State Week: A new budget within reach

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: Gun registry numbers, DCFS change and Madigan trial delayed

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