Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls his $3.7 billion income tax hike a “fair tax.” But opponents have criticized the constitutional amendment as a blank check for House Speaker Mike Madigan and other state lawmakers, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

Illinois could be the next state to tax retirement income if voters approve the progressive income tax in November.

What to watch for as the Illinois General Assembly convenes for the first time in more than two months.