SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner will strike an optimistic tone in his State of the State address, while acknowledging Illinois faces “significant challenges.” The Republican’s Wednesday speech comes as he gears up for a 2018 re-election bid. His office says Rauner will focus on Illinois’ accomplishments, such as increasing school funding. Lawmakers haven’t agreed on a state budget for almost two years, leading to deep cuts to social services and higher education.