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On Friday, Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed reporters for the first time since state lawmakers approved a budget over his veto. Rauner was north of Chicago in Gurnee, IlL. - where there’s been severe flooding, forcing some residents from their homes.
WBEZ state politics reporter Tony Arnold tells us more about the appearance.

By Tony Arnold and Melba Lara

On Friday, Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed reporters for the first time since state lawmakers approved a budget over his veto. Rauner was north of Chicago in Gurnee, IlL. - where there’s been severe flooding, forcing some residents from their homes.

WBEZ state politics reporter Tony Arnold tells us more about the appearance.

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