In the last week, the Governor's budget forecast group has come and noted that Illinois revenues will be roughly a half-billion short than was expected earlier this year.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, State Representative Dan Caulkins told Regional Radio the nearly half-billion dollars they took off the revenue projections is putting a dent in the plans of Illinois Democrats.

The Medicare program being introduced by Illinois Democrats is not part of the Medicare program that is matched by the federal government. Rep. Caulkins explains this comes right out of the Illinois budget.

The Decatur Republican does not foresee this budget issue requiring overtime but does not, Illinois Democrats have a lot of work to do in the next few weeks to meet the June 1 deadline. He hopes they can avoid a last-minute bill hitting the House and Senate floors before a vote is taken.