Governor Pat Quinn says lawmakers will reach a deal on pension reform during their one-day special session this week, because he thinks they will realize they are running out of options.
Quinn says lawmakers have been able to come together this year on other critical issues, like Medicaid reform, and believes they can do it again.
The legislature returns Friday for a one-day session, which will also include a House vote on the expulsion of Representative Derrick Smith, who is accused of bribery.