Thousands of senior citizens and persons with disabilities are waiting to learn: Will Illinois change how it determines who qualifies for state aid, and what kind of services are provided? As the state's budget gridlock continues, it's one of the areas Governor Bruce Rauner tried to cut back. But legislators, including a handful of Rauner's fellow Republicans, voted to prevent that.
Rauner used his veto powers Friday in an apparent attempt to strike a balance. It comes as Illinois is working with the feds to overhaul the assessment. Meanwhile, advocates are figuring out just what it means with legislators expected to revisit the issue when they're back in session tomorrow . Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky reports.