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Illinois Governor Signs Chicago Firefighters’ Pension Bill into Law Critics say it will more than double the city’s annual pension costs to $30 million. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law legislation that increases benefits to the Chicago firefighters’ pension fund, despite calls for him to veto the bill by fellow Democrats and business leaders.  “I’ve always believed that hardworking men and women who have earned their pension shouldn’t pay the price for local or state budget challenges,” Pritzker said in a statement. “HB 2451 creates a system that gives all fir...

POLITICO Get the Illinois Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by Uber Driver Stories TGIF, Illinois. We’ve had some week. Cheers to a quiet weekend (please). TOP TALKER Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused Ald. Ed Burke Thursday night of trying to sabotage her plans for Covid-19 relief fun...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is still mulling action on legislation Mayor Lori Lightfoot says will add to the city's considerable fiscal burdens.

/ State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) said that in May, it was still unclear how much longer the danger would last. But after the legislature’s fall Veto Session was canceled last month — with Democratic legislative leaders citing spiking COVID metrics as the state saw a second wave of the virus — Williams said it was past time to follow the example of other state legislatures, Chicago City Council and other government bodies who’ve been able to meet remotely.   “We’re dealing with a crisis of epic proportions both on the public health front as well as economically,” Wi...

* Press release… Today, Illinois legislators filed legislation to allow the Illinois General Assembly to meet, conduct legislative business and vote remotely in the event of a pandemic or other emergency which renders it dangerous or impossible to meet in person. “In March, we had no idea a pandemic would sweep the globe, bringing life as we know it to a halt,” said Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago), chief sponsor of the bill in the House. “While we were able to meet for a few days in May to conduct urgent business, we continue to face a crisis of epic proportions – both on the public h...