Editorial: Gov. Pritzker’s cautious budget won’t rock Illinois’ boat, but at least doesn’t make things worse
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Editorial: Gov. Pritzker’s cautious budget won’t rock Illinois’ boat, but at least doesn’t make things worse

Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a “maintenance budget” for fiscal 2027 that is prudent but leaves major issues facing Illinois unaddressed.