Quinn wants lawmakers to return to Springfield

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says lawmakers should pack their bags and get ready to be back in Springfield next week.

Quinn said Monday they need to return to the state Capitol to "confront reality."

Quinn plans to talk to the state's top four legislative leaders about this return to the Capitol when they meet on Wednesday.

Lawmakers went home from their spring session without passing a budget that fully funds state government. Quinn wants them to pass an income tax increase to avoid deep cuts in human services.

The Democratic governor won't say how long he expects lawmakers to remain on the job, but he said they have other unfinished issues to deal with besides the budget.