Illinois House Democrats hope to pass a $1.5 billion Chicago transit funding and reform plan during the final days of session, but the measure faces a tough road ahead with Gov. JB Pritzker opposing some of the new taxes included in the legislation.

The Illinois Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers have returned to Springfield for veto session.

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and criminal justice reform.