Just before 10 p.m., the House also approved a balanced budget that would cover expenditures in the nearly $41 billion spending plan by a vote of 83-35.
There’s still a lot of work to be done on other important issues, forcing the legislative session to be extended through Sunday.
Several bills waiting for floor debate include a bill concerning sports betting and casinos, a capital bill and a controversial abortion bill.
The bill to legalize sports betting excludes betting on Illinois college teams.
Another bill on the table would add six new casinos to the state, including one in Chicago, but Chicago would not own it. Revenue from sports betting would fund capital projects like buildings.
Several tax increases, including on gasoline, are expected.
