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This is a fiscally responsible, good-government, good-public-policy initiative that helps retain employees, avoids expensive lawsuits and addresses the problem before it becomes costlier down the line, writes Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
A trio of bills addressing a gap in pension funding for firefighters and Cook County are likely headed toward passage, despite the cost to taxpayers.
The Illinois Senate debated and passed several bills last Thursday dealing with what the news media likes to call "culture war" issues. Perhaps the least...
Rich Miller's Capitol Fax: Experiencing 'quite a day' at the Statehouse
The Illinois Senate debated and passed several bills last Thursday dealing with what the news media likes to call “culture war” issues. Perhaps the least...