Illinois Governor Won’t Say Where He Will Cut Budget

Gov. Pat Quinn isn't saying exactly how he plans to cut state spending to close the multibillion dollar budget gap --- only that he's going to.

Just days after Illinois lawmakers left many key spending decisions up to Quinn, the governor said Tuesday only that he's willing to make the tough cuts that lawmakers are unwilling to make.

But when pressed for details, Quinn talked only about how some costs will be trimmed through furlough days for lawmakers and himself and a reduction in travel expenses for state workers. Those steps don't come close to closing a $13 billion budget shortfall.

Quinn was clear on what he does not want to cut and hopes he won't have to cut much: education, public safety, human services and health care.

That would rule out cuts to most of the state budget.