Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are already skeptical of Republican Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget.
Rauner has said lower taxes mean Illinois can attract new companies and jobs - and pay for better government services.
Democrats, though, say lower taxes mean less money now for those in need - like young wards of the state.
Chicago Democrat Greg Harris.
"The governor talked about the fact that he was going to be a compassionate governor. I hope we see that and that we don’t end up balancing our budget on the backs of those who just are the least fortunate and don’t have a lot of Springfield lobbyists."
Harris says the state’s child welfare system faces big problems, and budget cuts will only hurt it more.