A central Illinois lawmaker believes Gov. JB Pritzker is going to offer an unrealistic picture of the Illinois budget when he presents before a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly today.

Rep. Bill Hauter says Illinois faces a $2-billion shortfall and points out that is data released by the Governor's office. He is curious to hear how the Chicago Democrat is going to present that to Illinoisans.

The Morton Republican says there are plenty of places to trim from the Illinois budget but believes Democrats' priorities are misplaced in taking care of illegal people instead of residents of Illinois.

Rep. Hauter is frustrated by the priorities Illinois Democrats take up with the money of taxpayers.

Gov. Pritzker will address the joint session of the General Assembly today at noon.