Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner is criticizing House Democrats for adopting budget measures without an approved plan to pay for them.
Rauner talked to reporters in Northbrook Monday as Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn was set to meet with lawmakers in Springfield. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Rauner calls this year's budget process "playing political games" and "showing a lack of leadership"
Last week, the House approved budget measures contingent on an income tax increase extension. It rolls back in January, creating a $1.8 billion hole.
Quinn wants an extension to avoid budget cuts.
Local
Rauner oppose it, but hasn't spelled out specifics on how he would make up lost revenue or how he'd overhaul Illinois' pension system.
Rauner says his campaign is doing a "detailed analysis" and will unveil plans.
Copyright AP - Associated Press
