The partial-year budget the Illinois General Assembly sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner drew only a handful of "no" votes in the House. Democratic Rep. Jack Franks of Marengo says the piecemeal plan pushes hard choices off until after the November election. Franks is leaving the House to run for McHenry County Board chairman. He says there were no "profiles in courage".
Barrington Hills Republican Rep. David McSweeney said before the vote he would oppose the plan because it would worsen the state's financial position and increase the likelihood lawmakers will have to approve an income tax increase in January. He says legislators should work on reforming spending on health care and pensions and opposes a property-tax increase for Chicago.
Franks and McSweeney were among "no" tallies in the House's 105-4 vote. The Senate approved it 54-0.
