If the State of Illinois left it up to the taxpayers, could we balance the budget?
Fiscal year 2013 is projected to end with a deficit of more than $8 billion, accounting for the carry-forward deficit to be paid against in the 2014 fiscal year, reports Crain's Chicago Business.
Use this calculator to see if you can do reduce the budget deficit by decreasing spending or increasing revenue in the general fund, of which 90 percent of spending goes toward education, human services, health care and public safety.
What changes would you make to the budget? Tell us how you did in the comments below.