Illinois budget

Governor signed order requiring agencies to identify cuts by late October in response to budget pressures

State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in

Governor’s order cites fears of slow economic growth triggered by tariffs, ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Nonprofits hurt by impasse boosted budgets with federal funding — now endangered by Trump

Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

Democrats monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to budget

Leaders warn lawmakers have little room to expand state programs

Move comes as lawmakers enter final two-week stretch of budget negotiations

Forecasters predict revenue growth in current fiscal year will miss the mark.