Bickering between Democrats and Republicans that dominated state politics has again left Illinois without a budget, but lawmakers still managed to approve about 500 pieces of legislation in their spring session.

 

That means Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk is set to be cluttered with bills this summer, leaving him with lots of decisions to make even as he continues to tangle with lawmakers over big budget questions like whether schools will open in the fall.

 

Several of those proposals were pushed through by Democrats who control the General Assembly in an effort to put the Republican governor in a tough spot politically as he asks voters for a second term in office. Other bills are aimed at President Donald Trump's administration.

 

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