In the spring, the federal government distributed funding to states for potential expenses lost during the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

The State of Illinois has distributed a little over 15-percent of the funding and State Sen. Chapin Rose is wondering why this money is not distributed as state entities try to get back on their feet.

The Mahomet Republican is critical of the Governor holding back this money when there are people in need who could benefit from the distribution of this money. He says with six months and CARES funding, unemployment offices should be open right now.

Sen. Rose says he is stunned so much of the CARES money has not been distributed and also disputes recent figures reported by the Governor's office regarding an increase in the State's income tax.