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Governor's office identifies $500 million in state spending to hold in reserve for current fiscal year | First Listen

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  • Governor JB Pritzker will detail his budget and spending plan in his address in February
  • Congress soon to vote on a new spending package
  • Individuals with prior convictions find it difficult to pursue classes at U of I
  • Illinois has settled a lawsuit over asbestos removal at a Taylorville Kroger store
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