Who will be the losers? Legislative overtime could spell sudden death to some issues.(News)

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Byline: Eric Krol and John Patterson ekrol@@dailyherald.com jpatterson@@dailyherald.com SPRINGFIELD - Back at the start of the year, the state's Democratic leaders offered newfound optimism that some of the state's leading, lingering problems - including school funding - would get the treatment they deserve.

They had until the end of May to work out the details and strike a deal or risk an overtime session that would bring Republicans into the mix and complicate Democrats' ability to press their agenda. The result? Nothing, nada, zip. Instead, the General Assembly and governor have again careened past their deadline. After the first week of overtime session, next to no progress has been made. And with no real pressure mounting until July 1 - the...