Illinois Legislature Off Until January 4

Illinois state lawmakers aren’t back in Springfield until next year. After wrapping up the fall veto session last week, the legislative calendar for the spring was updated. They’ll return Jan. 4 with 54 session days scheduled through April 8, the earliest adjournment date since 2000 when lawmakers adjourned April 15. Per the state constitution, the Legislature has until May 31 every year to pass bills with simple majorities.