Governor-Elect Rauner Says He’s Meeting With Legislators

The Republican businessman ousted Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn last week in his first bid for public office and has been putting a transition team of dozens of advisers in place. Rauner has already told lawmakers not to tackle "major" issues before he's sworn into office in January.

Lawmakers are scheduled to meet for the veto session in Springfield next week. Rauner told reporters Monday that he plans to be there.

Rauner says he's scheduled a meeting with House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton. He declined to say when. Spokesmen for Cullerton and Madigan didn't have further details on Monday.

Rauner spoke to reporters after an event for veterans in Chicago.

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