Gov. Pat Quinn says every state agency, office and even the General Assembly will be hit with budget cuts.
Quinn said he will act on a list of cuts Tuesday as he moves to take out an additional $1 billion from the state budget.
The Chicago Democrat warned that everyone will share in the "sacrifice" that will include layoffs and furlough days. He called furloughs a "good idea" for lawmakers and their legislative staffs.
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