SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly left the capital city last week for a two-week spring break — without progress on an annual budget.
The House approved an $817 million spending plan Democrats call a “lifeline.” It would take money from special funds to help universities and human services.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner disapproves of the measure. And the Senate continues work on a “grand bargain” to end the budget drought.
The Senate promised to deliver a resounding vote in January to break a two-year stalemate over a fiscal blueprint. Democratic President John Cullerton of Chicago is still trying to convince Republicans other than Minority Leader Christine Radogno (ruh-DOHN’-yoh) of Lemont to come aboard.
The House and Senate return the week of April 24 and are scheduled to adjourn May 31.
