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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026United States

Illinois Attorney General's Office Faces $10 Million Budget Cut

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reports his office's budget was reduced by $10 million during late-night end-of-session budget negotiations. While the Governor and Attorney General have discussed the shortfall, the specific reasons for the cut remain unclear, with some suggesting legislative friction over lobbying efforts.

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Why It Matters

The $10 million reduction in the Attorney General's budget may impact the office's capacity to pursue consumer protection litigation and legal defenses against federal actions.

Key Facts

  • The Illinois Attorney General's office budget was reduced by $10 million for fiscal year 2026.
  • The budget reduction was finalized in the Senate-controlled third amendment to the state budget bill.
  • The Governor issued 37 item vetoes to the budget bill to correct drafting errors.
  • The Attorney General claims his office returns $21 for every $1 of General Revenue Fund spending.
  • The budget was passed in the early morning hours following a late-night session.
  • The Governor's office stated they controlled the second amendment to the budget bill, which did not include the cut.
  • Legislative staff may require a supplemental appropriation bill to address drafting errors in the final budget document.

Who's Mentioned

personKwame Raoul“Attorney General of Illinois”other37“Number of item vetoes issued by the Governor”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”personJB Pritzker“Governor of Illinois”personIsabel Miller“Journalist”