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Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com Mar 2, 2021 2:10 PM (The Center Square) – As the U.S. Senate considers whether to pass a $1.9 billion stimulus package, an Illinois nonprofit is urging a no vote. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said despite a $120 million surplus in his proposed budget, the state needs an estimated $7.5 billion. “This is a budget that is the result of a crisis that we had facing the state and the country,” Pritzker said. Pritzker has also blamed the state’s dire fiscal condition on voters rejection of his progressive tax amendment and on Congress’ failure to provide unrestricted state bailouts earlier. ....