Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has hired former state Comptroller Leslie Munger to serve as a deputy governor. In a statement released first to The Associated Press on Friday, Rauner says Munger will focus on long-term budgeting and work with human services organizations hit hard by the state budget impasse.

Rauner's Deputy Governor has written to U of I Trustees Chairman Ed McMillan.  Rauner said he has 'deep reservations' about the $400,000 bonus that Chancellor Phyllis Wise is to receive when her resignation takes effect Wednesday.