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Governor proposes $1.8B billion in spending growth, backed by tax increases for corporations, sportsbooks; budget fills previously projected deficit with changes to tax code

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker arrives to deliver his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/pool)

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com  SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday proposed growing state spending by about $1.8 billion in the upcoming fiscal year while making a handful of […]

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