Illinois Governor-elect Bruce Rauner kicked off a statewide tour Friday. He made a stop in several small communities including Chillicothe.
At a stop in Byron, Rauner told reporters he was disappointed with the legislature's decision Thursday to approve a special election in 2016 to replace late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Rauner says he would have preferred a constitutional amendment.
"I think they made a bad decision. I don't support it, but that's not one I want to really spend time fighting about. I want to focus on the priorities that really impact families."
Rauner will continue to meet with supporters this weekend ahead of Monday's inauguration.
