SPRINGFIELD — During the 2018 legislative session, lawmakers passed a measure that increased the cap for negligence awards from the Illinois Court of Claims up to $2 million.Under a new payment procedure, less money will have to be requested in a special spring supplement request because payments will be allowed to be made throughout the year.The Court of Claims said it’s onboard with the $40 million allocation proposed in the governor’s 2020 budget plan, and that additional funds won’t be needed …