Gov. Rauner: We'll meet again when Democrats get serious

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner said Wednesday he'll resume talks with the four legislative leaders when the Democrats are ready to be serious about negotiating.

"In the meetings, it's been clear that there was a lack of sincere negotiations," Rauner said after an appearance at the Department of Corrections to acknowledge training programs given to Correction's officers to deal with inmates suffering from mental disorders.

It was Rauner who canceled the last scheduled meeting last week with House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, and the other legislative leaders because he said the Democrats weren't prepared to offer a spending plan. The five haven't met since, even though Rauner has repeatedly said he wants to meet every day until a budget agreement is reached.

"I was flabbergasted," Rauner said of the Democrats' response. "They said, 'Well, we're not ready. We need some time.' What was clear is they are not taking this process seriously."

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