Not since 1907 has the House booted a Representative.  It's expected that will happen to Chicago Democrat Derrick Smith.  He's accused of taking a bribe in exchange for helping a daycare secure a state grant. Lawmakers could also vote to reduce state employees', teachers' and university workers' retirement benefits.

 

Governor Pat Quinn wants them to "rise to the occasion", and pass something to cut the state's pension costs.

But there's widespread pessimism about its chances.  Republican House Leader Tom Cross says isn't supportive of latest plans: 

 

"If we do something that nibbles around the edges we're done with pensions for awhile and I feel very strong that we need to do it right."

 

Look for other proposals to sneak in too.  Like a resolution favored by Commonwealth Edison - in essence, a message from legislators to state regulators to ease up on the utility giant.

Also, a slight change in a measure that would legalize medicinal marijuana.  Legislators won't vote on the plan per se, but the change will make it easier to pass should they try later this fall.