![Gov. Bruce Rauner presenting his budget probably back in February; the state's looking to close out the calendar year without a spending plan in place.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/38151/2015-02-18-rauner-budget_onhisbirthday_fy16__medium.jpg)
When, Oh When, Will Illinois Have A Budget? Time To Get Out Your Datebooks ...
Feb. 17 --- that's when the governor's to give his next budget speech. It could be that Rauner makes history; presenting a budget proposal for the next fiscal year, even as there isn't a current one in place.