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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 […]
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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.