GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER SAYS THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO PUT PRESSURE ON THEIR LOCAL LAWMAKERS TO PASS A STATE OPERATING AND EDUCATION BUDGET.

AFTER THE LEGISLATURE LEFT TOWN WITHOUT A BUDGET DEAL LAST WEEK…GOVERNOR RAUNER SAYS IT’S TIME TO GET TO WORK.

THE GOVERNOR IS URGING ILLINOISANS TO STAND UP AND DEMAND ACTION FROM THE LEGISLATURE.

THE HOUSE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE IN SESSION THIS WEEK BUT THAT WAS CANCELLED, WITH SPEAKER MADIGAN’S OFFICE SAYING PROGRESS IS BEING MADE IN WORKING GROUPS ON THE BUDGET AND OTHER ISSUES.