State finds nearly $500 million in budget reserves

Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on Thursday announced it has identified nearly $500 million it will keep in budget reserves following the governor's request last year that state agencies identify 4%

The reserves identified in this year's budget primarily affect health and human services, with $361.5 million of the $481.6 million identified falling into that category. State finds nearly $500 million in budget reserves amid federal funding uncertainty Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on Thursday announced it has identified nearly $500 million it will keep in budget reserves following the governor's request last year that state agencies identify 4% of their budgets to hold back amid federal budget uncertainty. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe