Rauner to deliver address ahead of special session

Posted on June 20, 2017

By WJBC Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver a live address on Tuesday night from the Old State Capitol in Springfield.

Rauner’s office issued a statement that the address will focus on “unity and passing a balanced budget to put Illinois on a path to a brighter future.”

“Illinois deserves real change, and the time to act has never been more urgent,” Rauner spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis said. “As we approach one of the most important legislative sessions in Illinois history, the governor wants to reiterate his desire to work with all members of the General Assembly to improve the quality of life for the people of Illinois. Governor Rauner supports the compromise budget proposal lawmakers introduced last week, which delivers a truly balanced budget, spending caps, real property tax relief, term limits and other job-creating changes to the system.”

Last week, Rauner announced he was calling lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session ahead of the June 30 fiscal year deadline.

The Illinois Senate approved a spending plan in May, but the House took no action on it.

Illinois hasn’t passed a complete budget since 2014.

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