1.0 link 222764 <![CDATA[What Happens If Illinois Doesn't Pass A New Budget By Tuesday's Deadline?]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/29/what-happens-if-illinois_n_222764.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The state's budget year ends Tuesday, and lawmakers are nowhere near a deal on a spending plan with Gov. Pat Quinn. Does that mean someone shuts off the lights of state government at midnight Tuesday?

In a word, no.

Construction crews likely will work on state highways even if Illinois lacks a budget on July 1. You'll be able to get a fishing permit or renew your driver's license. Public schools will continue planning for the fall semester.

But...

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