This week, there was a big demonstration in favor of the tax increase. Social service providers both in and out of government are saying they're already being forced to trim services.
"I don't think the budget the legislature is proposing with massive cuts in human services, including helping families, I don't think that's right, and I'm not going to support that. That's why we need more revenue," said DCFS Director Erwin McEwen.
The governor says he's hoping for a vote this week on the tax increase.
"It's starting now. The impact is being felt all across the state with human service providers, and it's a real critical situation today, not tomorrow," Quinn said Sunday in Chicago.
The governor is predicting he'll have bipartisan support to pass his tax increase.
