Another week brought more scrutiny to social media messages from Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey and his wife, Cindy. Some of what has come to light attacks Islam, LGBTQ rights and more. This follows the candidate doubling down on previous remarks that compared abortion to the Holocaust. Meanwhile, a judge issued a contempt order for another agency in the Pritzker administration. This one is critical of healthcare offered to those incarcerated in state prisons.

State Week: Online posts keep Bailey on the defensive

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

Government

Lawmakers wrapped up the spring session this week, sending a new budget to the governor.

State Week: End of session wrap-up

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: Online posts keep Bailey on the defensive

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