Chicago, IL — Today, JB Pritzker launched his “Damage is Done” tour, highlighting the lasting damage of Bruce Rauner’s 736-day manufactured budget crisis, the ways in which social service agencies and Illinois families continue to suffer, and the years of work ahead to clean up Rauner’s mess.

The first stop of the tour, Family Focus Lawndale, is a social service agency that provides essential services to Illinois children and families. They were brought to the brink of shutting down programs and laying off 100 staff members due to Bruce Rauner’s budget crisis.

“Today, I met with dedicated professionals at Family Focus who are working hard to provide Illinois children and families critical support,” said JB Pritzker. “Hardworking social service agencies like Family Focus shouldn’t have to question whether they will receive the funding that they need to keep their doors open. Illinois children and families shouldn’t have to worry about getting cut off from the services they rely on to thrive. But Bruce Rauner’s crisis nearly forced Family Focus to collapse and the families they support continue to suffer as a result of his lasting damage. As Rauner continues to blame others for his failures and lack of accomplishments, it’s clear that his only commitment is to playing politics with the lives of children and families across our state.”