* Tribune…

To some extent, what’s unfolding at the Capitol is following the same script as in years past. The governor and legislative leaders spend a few days both calling for compromise and accusing the other side of not being interested in negotiating one. Political messages are sent, daily news cycles tended to and pressure has to build before they sit down and reach a deal, even a temporary one. […]

Rauner put the blame on Democrats, declaring the majority party is operating in “bad faith.” Democrats, meanwhile, said it’s Rauner who’s playing games, contending that summoning lawmakers back to Springfield was a stunt designed to “deflect from his efforts to really not work on reaching an agreement.”

* Deb Robinson, the editor of the Canton Daily Ledger, speaks for many of us…

What is the solution?

I don’t know, but it’s not my job to untangle this mess and the people responsible for undoing the monstrosity aren’t doing it.

* And Bernie talked to some Statehouse tourists. I particularly enjoyed this take…

[Marvin Williamson] said he’s Republican, and wasn’t expecting a budget deal would get done this week.

Why?

“Because I don’t think they’re willing to get together,” he said. He didn’t think House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, wants a compromise – which Madigan and Rauner both say they want.

“He’s had plenty of chances to get something done,” Williamson said.

But he also didn’t think anti-Madigan TV ads being run by Rauner’s campaign are helpful.

“I know he’s spending his own money, which is his right,” Williamson said. “But it seems to me that instead of spending money belittling the other side,” he could have spent “a lot more of his effort trying to get together with the other side rather than being obstinate to it.”

“They need to get their act together – start listening to each other,” he said.

* Related…

* Illinois in ‘Dire Straits’ and Leaders, Governor Can’t Even Agree to Meet

* Cullerton Calls Budget Special Session a ‘Political Stunt’

* Day 3 In Springfield: ‘Time For An Intervention,’ One Leader Says

* Gun Bill Bipartisanship But Far Apart on Budget

* Illinois Lawmakers Say Stakes Are High To Pass Budget In Special Session; Note Lack Of Activity

* Senate Democrats Urge Republicans To Compromise On Budget Deal

* Republicans propose new school funding plan: “The spring legislative session ended more than three weeks ago. Senator Barickman missed the deadline,” Manar said. “If his latest proposal was a final project, he’d earn an F because not only did he turn it in late, he showed up looking for his teacher after everyone had gone home and the school doors were locked for the summer.”

* Reeder: Yes, I’ve seen this before