(Chicago) -- Illinois Governor Pat Quinn appears no closer to finding agreement with Republican and Democratic leaders on a budget after another meeting in Chicago.

Quinn still isn't happy with the cuts coming to state social service programs in the budget lawmakers approved at the end of May.

He wants an income tax hike to lessen the blow to service providers.

House Republican leader Tom Cross says he's hesitant to talk about a tax hike given the state of Illinois' economy.

That may explain the slow pace of budget talks, since Quinn will need to muster a yes vote from at least one House Republican for any tax hike.

Senate President John Cullerton says he thinks new revenues are inevitable, but not until after more cuts come.

The governor says lawmakers have to make the tough vote for an income tax hike.

House Speaker Mike Madigan says legislators' stance against taxes reflects voters in their districts that can't afford a tax increase thanks to the recession.

Voting for an income tax increase by the end of the month would prevent a disruption in state services.

Leaders may not be moving fast enough for that deadline.

Quinn and the four top lawmakers will continue face-to-face talks next week.

Before that meeting, Quinn plans to send out letters to state service providers telling them how big their cut in government money will be.

Quinn says he's obligated to send out those letters, but a strong reaction to those cuts could help his calls for a tax hike.

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