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PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
2:51pm
Wed Jul 1, 2015

Illinois Social Service Supporters Rally For A State Budget Settlement (VIDEO)

State Budget

Illinois social service supporters took to the Thompson Center in Chicago Wednesday morning to rally for a resolution on a state budget with adequate funding for vital programs.

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
6:42pm
Mon Jun 29, 2015
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As Illinois Government Shutdown Looms, Calls For Progressive Revenues Intensify

State Budget

As Illinois moves closer to a government shutdown, a coalition comprised of community and labor groups, clergy, service providers, elected officials and others called for progressive revenue options to tackle the state's pressing fiscal issues at a "people's budget" meeting on Monday.

Quick Hit
by La Risa Lynch
8:43pm
Fri Jun 26, 2015
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Rauner's Budget Veto Draws Ire Of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, Service Providers

Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a $36.3 billion budget bill may force the state into a government shutdown, which doesn't sit well with State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester), chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC).

"We cannot stand back and allow this to happen," said Lightford, who fought back tears, after learning of the veto. "I don't give a damn how much money he has. He can sit up in his mansion and not be affected, but all of us will feel the pinch. I want to fight. I need all of you all to fight with us. We have to fight this governor."

"Don't confuse my tears as a sign of weakness. I am mad as hell," Lightford added. She made the statements at an ILBC rally against spending cuts proposed under Rauner's Turnaround Agenda. The governor's plan calls for a set of reforms on workers compensation, term limits and a property tax freeze, among other things.

PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
5:04pm
Wed Jun 24, 2015
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Service Reductions, Layoffs Imminent Without A 'Responsible' State Budget, Say Illinois Community Providers (VIDEO)

State Budget

Gathering at the Thompson Center Wednesday morning, dozens of community providers, people who depend on their services and leaders with the Responsible Budget Coalition urged Gov. Bruce Rauner and state lawmakers to enact a "fair budget" in short order that includes adequate revenue to avert deep cuts to vital programs. Service providers detailed the potential program cuts and layoffs that could occur if a "responsible budget" is not adopted by July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

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