The schedule will be tight over the next two weeks for Illinois lawmakers hoping to find a pension fix and deal with other key issues before their term ends.
The Senate plans to be in session for just three days… starting January 2nd.
And the House also has just a three-day calendar, starting after the Senate session concludes.
Governor Pat Quinn says he believes that will still be enough to get a deal done on pension reform before the new General Assembly is seated January 9th.