Page 5 - Robert Martwick News Today

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lawmakers failed to pass a state budget on Friday, missing a planned May 19th deadline and extending the General Assembly’s spring session at least another week. Unfunded pension debts continue to present a problem in the budget, according to the Illinois Policy Institute, who estimate the state to underfund pensions by […]

An earlier version of the map was criticized for overrepresenting white Chicagoans, as white children are less likely to attend CPS.

An Illinois lawmaker is pushing to increase pensions for some Chicago city firefighters in an unusual move that highlights disparities between younger and older workers. State Sen. Robert Martwick is sponsoring a pair of bills that would boost benefits for some newer firefighters. In contrast, most

The legislation impacts Chicago fire pensions, but it's stirring debate over costly fixes needed statewide to avoid running afoul of Social Security rules.

Pensions benefits could be scaled back for future retired public employees from new bill proposed by Illinois State Senator Robert Martwick.

Supporters say the measure would ensure greater passenger safety by allowing those injured in an Uber or Lyft to file a liability claim against the company, not just the driver.

A bill pending in Springfield would make rideshare companies as liable for passenger safety as taxis.

Ride-share mogul Uber warned Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and the Democratic National Convention about legislation in Springfield enhancing driver liability.

Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly.

Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly.