In July there was a band aid type budget deal passed that kept state parks and schools open. That budget was good only for 6 months. 6 months is close to over. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...e-madigan-rauner-met-0701-20160630-story.html
Madigan is the one who is the biggest hurdle , he for the most part is the Power and has developed a following over the years be that good or bad ... If Madigan does not recognize you , you do not exist and its been that way for way to many years ... The battles the Governor has to over come is the democratic organization that has been building over decades ... WPT ... (YAC) ...