How suburban state lawmakers say they'd do it
“We need a comprehensive and creative plan to solve the budget crisis without raising taxes.”
Rep. Randy Ramey, a Carol Stream Republican
“Illinois is overreliant on property taxes. From a fiscal standpoint, we must reform the state's general revenue structure.”
Sen. Michael Noland, an Elgin Democrat
“A sincere bipartisan effort is the only way we can make the fundamental changes necessary to get Illinois and the state budget back on the right track.”
Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, of Lemont
“If Gov. Quinn and the Democrats show that they can seriously cut the budget and stop making new programs, there would be some Republicans who just might be able to provide some assistance.”
Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale Republican
“The budget hole is so big that we have to use every arrow in the quiver to solve the problem.”
Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Northbrook Democrat