Let's quickly review the terms. The Illinois legislature sent the governor a budget last spring that was wildly irresponsible. It promised $4 billion more in spending than the state would have in revenue. Rauner vetoed that budget. The legislature did not go back and approve a balanced budget for the current fiscal year. The governor has suggested he's willing to increase taxes to reach a balanced budget, in exchange for reforms he wants. The legislative leaders have not been willing to meet any of his demands.