With the budget up for debate, lawmakers are returning to Springfield after missing a self-imposed deadline.
In this Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 photo, the copper-plated doors at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
Seth Perlman/AP
In this Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 photo, the copper-plated doors at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
Seth Perlman/AP
Illinois lawmakers miss deadline for spring legislative session
With the budget up for debate, lawmakers are returning to Springfield after missing a self-imposed deadline. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Alex Degman and Cianna Greaves
In this Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 photo, the copper-plated doors at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
Seth Perlman/AP
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