Estimated costs of keeping lawmakers in Springfield

$613,824, and we're counting

This is the estimated cost of keeping lawmakers in Springfield so far. Gov. Rod Blagojevich has ordered them to stay in overtime until they can give him a budget deal to his liking. Such things as lawmakers' meals, housing and mileage can cost upward of $42,000 a day.

Job equivalent

15 teachers

Budget action

None, but a plan providing power bill relief was approved. Some lawmakers said they'd not consider a budget until a deal passed.

Attendance

House: 114 of 118 present on roll call

Senate: 50 of 59 on Senate floor at start of session