FIRST UP ARE THOSE AFFECTED BY LACK OF FUNDING TO HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING CARE FOR THE DISABLED. REPRESENTATIVE GREG HARRIS OF CHICAGO SAYS THEY NEED TO HEAR THESE STORIES AND QUICKLY REACH A BUDGET DEAL.

 

 

BUT REPUBLICANS, LIKE REPRESENTATIVE PATTI BELLOCK OF WESTMONT SAYS THEIR TIME WOULD BE BETTER SPENT ON NEGOTIATING A BUDGET.

 

 

DEMOCRATS SAY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HIGHLIGHT HOW ILLINOISANS ARE IMPACTED BY THE BUDGET STALEMATE. MORE HEARINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK.