The Mike Bertelsen Project

As it stands, revenue is still needed. If that can't be found, cuts will have to be made.
These cuts include:

• Reductions in staffing
• Increased workload for DCFS employees
• 110 million dollar reduction in education spending
• Nearly a 260 million dollar reduction in social services
• 257 million dollar reduction in economic development and transit
• More than 600 million dollars in health care reductions
• 106 million dollar reductions for Seniors and Veterans

The Governor called on the House to pass legislation previously approved by the Senate:

• Illinois Works
• Fund transfers
• Pension restructuring

Link to the Governor's PRESS RELEASE