Peoria Journal Star Columnist and Political Reporter Chris Kaergard is taking a different tact on Illinois’ Budget stalemate. The political standoff is about 55 days old and Kaergard’s beard is too. In fact, it’s something many have started calling his “budget beard.” Peoria Public Radio’s Tanya Koonce talks with Kaergard about his growth of facial hair that would by all accounts make Santa jealous.