(l to r) Former state senator and speaker of the Illinois House Lee Daniels, Daniel L. Goodwin and Dan Wagner

Inland Real Estate Chairman Daniel L. Goodwin facilitated a discussion last week with Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. The discussion took place at the 10th Annual Governmental Forum hosted by Elmhurst College and sponsored by Illinois REALTORS®.

Mr. Goodwin asked a variety of questions involving the state budget, education, the political map, and several other issues. Senate President Cullerton also shared a detailed presentation on the Illinois budget situation and the proposal known as the “Grand Bargain” developed by he and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, who was also in attendance at the event.