The Illinois General Assembly failed to pass a balanced budget for the new fiscal year, which starts today. That means the state cannot spend money on any programs or services requiring an annual appropriation. There's a lot of uncertainty about what this means, with predictions ranging from "most people won't notice" to "Armageddon."

 

Here are 10 things Illinoisans can expect as the state moves into the new fiscal year without a balanced budget:

 

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