The state of Illinois is expecting to bring in a billion dollars more in tax revenue than first expected for the existing budget year and the next one. So what do to do about the expected surplus is now drawing attention from the Governor and Lawmakers. Governor JB Pritzker says he’s glad to see the extra revenue arrive and its improved the overall fiscal condition of the state, so now might be time to really drill down and see what’s next.

The Governor and lawmakers have until the end of May to set and vote on a budget.