The University of Illinois may have to seek further drastic measures after lawmakers and Governor Rauner couldn't come to terms on a budget. U of I President Timothy Killeen says the university system may have to take drastic steps to deal with the cash shortage.

In a mass email, Killeen said all options are on the table if a budget deal isn't reached soon. Those options include layoffs, cuts in academic programs, closing units and even cutting a health care program that provides critical care to underserved Chicago residents. Treasurer Michael Frerichs raised concerns recently during U of I Lobby Day.

Frerichs served as the chairman of the Higher Education committee during his time int he Illinois Senate. Killeen wrote that he is gravely concerned about the potential impact on students, faculty, staff and the three U of I campuses if adequate funding doesn't arrive from the state soon.