Social Service Nonprofits Sue Illinois Governor Over Unpaid Bills

A group of service providers who contract with Illinois state government sued Gov. Bruce Rauner and members of his administration last week for stiffing them on bills for services that they've provided since the state budget impasse began in July.

In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court, the Pay Now Illinois coalition of 64 service providers contended the providers have gone unpaid throughout the 10-month budget stalemate, even though the state has been enforcing their contracts.

The groups provide services to youths, homeless people, people with HIV/AIDS and low-income people with mental health issues. They said they're owed more than $100 million for those services.