Illinois Democratic Party Chairman and House Speaker Michael Madigan says Democrats are engaged in an "epic struggle" with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and need to stand firm.

 

Madigan spoke Thursday morning at a meeting of the state's Democratic county chairmen.

 

Madigan says Rauner "thinks that Illinois budget-making should be used and leveraged to bring down wage rates all across the state."

 

Rauner has repeatedly blasted Madigan and other Democrats for being unwilling to compromise on pro-business changes he wants. Rauner says his priorities will spur economic growth and grow jobs.

 

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