CHICAGO — While Gov. Pat Quinn has accused his opponent of telling voters fairy tales about balancing the budget, he provided only a hazy picture Monday of how he would close the $13 billion deficit and then move Illinois forward.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Quinn said he would solve the state's budget crisis by spending more on education. He hopes "investing in people" will help the Illinois economy grow and fill the budget hole when coupled with unspecified spending cuts and the possibility of more federal aid.
The Chicago Democrat had little to say about what he'd like to accomplish once the budget is balanced, listing ideas like expanded college scholarships and better Internet access.
"We have to have a governor who understands these basics," he said.
Quinn, 61, has aspired to lead the state for much of the past two decades. He got his chance
