Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner cut short his holiday vacation to get a closer look at the state's flood damage during a three day tour.
The state has been locked in a budget stalemate, working without a spending plan since July. Rauner doesn't believe that will hurt the flood relief effort.
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Rauner has deployed National Guard resources to help, including helicopter air support.