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* Press release from moments ago…

Despite news that the state’s bill backlog has now reached $10.6 billion, Democrat leaders in the Illinois House and Senate decided to end the first week of the fall veto session after only two days.

“There is no bigger problem facing Illinois than our massive budget shortfall, and there’s no excuse to not be at the Capitol working to solve it,” said State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). “The people of Illinois deserve a government that is working for them, not taking an early vacation.”

* Press release from early this morning…

Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, November 17, 2016

What: Governor Bruce Rauner Addresses Media with Chicago Delegation Headed to Rome for the Elevation of Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich to Cardinal

Where: O’Hare International Airport – Terminal 1, Gate C18
10000 W. O’Hare Ave., Chicago

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Included among that delegation is Senate President John Cullerton.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:31 am

Comments

So, does the Barickman comment apply to the Governor as well? Seems he is also leaving Springfield early????

Comment by Elliott Ness Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:38 am
Never let reality interfere with a good propaganda hit piece.

Comment by Norseman Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:38 am
Sen. Barickman,

How’s Illinois State University, are you the least bit worried?

You troll the Governor as he goes to Rome… Oops, your bad!

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:39 am
Deja vu all over again.

Comment by AlfondoGonz Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:44 am
If there is no agreement between the Governor and the 4 Tops on anything, having everyone sit around is a waste of time and resources.

The only possible good that MIGHT come out of it is, if they are forced to sit there EVERY day from now on, some legislators might decide to break ranks and create a veto-proof majority across party lines … but I won’t hold my breath waiting for that to happen.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:45 am
Dems once again take their ball and run home!

Comment by Piece of Work Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:46 am
You’re right Rich, attending a religious ceremony in Rome is much more important than dealing with the budget.

Comment by m Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:48 am
Like it or not, Trump won because millions of voters despise exactly this sort of Ffffff…fiddling around.

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:49 am
This begs for…..Nero fiddles while Rome Burns?
by the way who’s paying for all this travel?

Comment by Dog Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:49 am
I guess Barickman’s papal invitation got lost.

Comment by northsider (the original) Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:51 am
Did Sen Barickman make a formal proposal to stay in session or volunteer to work on the budget while the others are gone?

Piece, didn’t Rauner take a ball as he flies to Rome?

Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:52 am
===attending a religious ceremony in Rome is much more important than dealing with the budget===

Never said it wasn’t. Perhaps Barickman should say so, however.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:55 am
They should all stay home and work. DO YOUR JOB!!!
At very least strap them all in adjoining seats no food or john breaks till an agreement made.

Comment by DuPage Saint Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:55 am
===Dems once again take their ball and run home!===

Nah. You’re asking the wrong question…

Will Rauner be able to take the ball through customs in Italy…

Ya see what I did there… Maybe you’re unclear in this concept…

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:56 am
===At very least strap them all in adjoining seats no food or john breaks===

You do realize that would be a huge felony for each instance, right?

Either grow up or go away.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 10:56 am
Pray to St. Francis that Pope Francis can offer some help!
First the Cubs win the WS. Then (hopeful as can be) we get a budget in Illinois….

Now that could help St. Francis of Assisi to one day be joined by St. Francis of Rio.

At this point, what harm could be done in asking for divine intervention?

Comment by A guy Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:00 am
===a huge felony===

I think (hope) the “lock them in a room” people are are hyperbolic. But, there could be legal ways to force attendance by losing their seat if they do not comply. It would likely take a constitutional amendment, would be ripe for misuse, and would not necessarily speed an outcome, though.

Comment by thechampaignlife Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:08 am
How much has the State stiffed Catholic Charities over the past 2 years? And now there is nothing more important than jetting off to the Vatican? That’s some chutzpah (even more so for those who are t even Catholic).

Comment by Henry Francis Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:13 am
While our elected official can’t seem to fix the imminent financial disaster facing our state; they seem to have plenty of time to craft politically motivated legislation like this doozy - HB6628 ( filed 11/16)– a bill that would prohibit companies that work on building a wall along the border from being awarded state contracts.

Comment by Lech W Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:27 am
Piece of Work @ 10:46: Do try to keep up.

Comment by Northsider Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:29 am
===Never said it wasn’t. Perhaps Barickman should say so, however.==

Maybe my grasp of English is failing, but I think that’s exactly what he did.
See the whole “no excuse” part.
I think you’ve missed who is unclear on the concept.

Comment by m Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:29 am
If only…
If only they were invited for a cup of tea with the Pope, and over conversation were asked, “So, what are you doing back there in Illinois? Tell me how you are taking care of your people?”. Imagine they had to be forthcoming with the details. Imagine the response, “You’re doing whaaaaat???” I wish the lack of morality, justifying hurting others in the pursuit of money, their long term game plan, could get out there. Could they really be honest and stand by their actions and goals? I doubt it.

Comment by Up North Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:31 am
Dig up, m.

Comment by AlfondoGonz Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:31 am
RNUG is correct. Why bother? It should seem clear by now that each side is dug in to defend their constituencies and movement will occur only through surrender. Casualties are irrelevant.

Comment by Cook County Commoner Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:33 am
=Like it or not, Trump won because millions of voters despise exactly this sort of Ffffff…fiddling around.=

Like the GOP has been doing in Washington for 8 years? Oh wait…

Comment by MSIX Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:35 am
Mike Madigan and the Democratic Party, all for the status quo! While the state goes deeper into debt!

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:40 am
==all for the status quo==

I love this phrase. Before Rauner the backlog of bills was being paid and the pension was being paid into. After Rauner the backlog of bills has more than doubled and they keep talking about stiffing the pension payments. Sounds like the status quo there was the better option…

Comment by HangingOn Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 11:54 am
To the trolls on here today, The Governor is going on the trip too. If Madigan and Cullerton meet with the Governor and the GOP leaders every day for the next two weeks do you see a breakthrough? In the two meetings this week the Governor’s conditions for signing a full balanced budget changed from one day to the next. How do you reach a compromise on a sticking point if the sticking points change from one day to the next? I do think that Madigan should offer concessions on a couple of those Turnaround Agenda items but I’ll bet you that if he does do that the Governor will ask for a couple more concessions at that point.

Comment by The Dude Abides Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 12:00 pm
On a serious note, what if the Pope convinces Rauner to raise taxes?

Comment by Anon Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 1:30 pm
I hope they’re all brushing up on their Italian…

Comment by Hynes Guy Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 1:33 pm
–Pray to St. Francis that Pope Francis can offer some help!–

Or, the governor could drop the pre-conditions that he can’t provide any economic or fiscal rationale for and do his Constitutionally mandated duty.

I kid. If he didn’t want this stuff to be happening, it wouldn’t be happening.

$14 billion backlog of unpaid bills by June 30, up from $4.4 billion the day he took office.

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 2:12 pm
Yes we really do need a budget!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-group-home-investigations-cila-met-20161117-htmlstory.html

Comment by Anon Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 2:15 pm
Someone remind him he isn’t supposed to take communion…

Comment by Liberty Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 3:05 pm
Barrickman to the confessional.

Comment by Winnin' Thursday, Nov 17, 16 @ 4:15 pm