Three Illinois Republicans broke rank from their governor to give Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel a big victory in Springfield.
Those Republicans helped override a veto from Governor Bruce Rauner over how Chicago will pay for its police and fire pensions.
David Harris is one of those Republicans who bucked his party’s governor.
"The city is down right now. It’s taking its lumps. I don’t like to kick someone when they’re down," Harris said.
Three Illinois Republicans broke rank from their governor to give Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel a big victory in Springfield.
Those Republicans helped override a veto from Governor Bruce Rauner over how Chicago will pay for its police and fire pensions.
The bill extends the time Chicago has to put money into its police and fire pension funds.
Mayor Emanuel has said the veto would’ve forced a property tax hike.
After the vote to override Rauner.
Democrat Barbara Flynn Currie did something that’s a rare sight in Springfield these days: She went across the aisle to shake the hands of the three Republicans.