Democratic War in Illinois

CBS TV Chicago reports:

Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accusing House Speaker Michael Madigan of breaking the law by convening a special budget session several hours early.

Blagojevich had called for a third special session to discuss the state budget for 2 p.m. Saturday. But House Speaker Michael Madigan convened the House at 10 a.m. and later adjourned it, saying the governor has the authority to call the General Assembly to a meeting, but not to dictate the time.

House Speaker Michael Madigan defied Gov. Rod Blagojevich, convening and adjourning the chamber at 10 a.m. Blagojevich then issued another special session decree, this one for 2:30 p.m.

Disgruntled legislators, with little to do while their leaders wrangle with Blagojevich over a spending plan, were not happy.

You haven't heard the last of this struggle.