SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois General Assembly has canceled its three scheduled days of session this week as the central part of the state prepares for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and high wind gusts to the region. Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm which forced lawmakers to cancel meetings on Tuesday through Thursday. Wednesday was set aside for a joint legislative session to hear Pritzker deliver the annual State of the State address and propose a new state spending plan. Pritzker will proceed with the speech, but at the historic Old State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
