State Senator Jason Barickman says lawmakers are still working during the coronavirus pandemic - which has been interesting since this is normally one of the busiest times of year at the Capitol.

Barickman says lawmakers have been split into working groups that meet remotely to discuss the next steps for when they can return to Springfield.

The Bloomington Republican says he thinks lawmakers will be called to the Capitol sometime in May or June to address the state's budget.

Gov. JB Pritzker this week said his office projects state revenue to decline by $2.7 billion in the current year and up to $7.4 billion for next year.