Pension plan goes to Senate

May. 2, 2013
The Illinois House of Representatives took a major vote Thursday afternoon on pension reform.

What's next for Madigan's pension plan?

May. 1, 2013
An Illinois House committee approved a measure Wednesday that would change how the state pays for its severely underfunded pension systems. But the bill could face a harder vote in the state Senate.

Pensions take up nearly a fifth of Illinois' budget

Mar. 6, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to announce Wednesday that the state will spend almost a fifth of its general budget on pension payments next year.

Report: Illinois finances in trouble

Feb. 25, 2013
A new report projects Illinois’ budget will go from bad to worse if legislators don’t address key issues.

IL lawmakers fail to pass pension reform

Jan. 9, 2013
Illinois legislators ended their session without addressing pension reform. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has said his top priority is dealing with the $95 billion debt.

Committee considers Illinois pension commission

Jan. 8, 2013
A House committee is considering a proposal to create a commission that could reform the public pension system without legislative input.

Illinois Senate to reconvene to try for pension fix

Jan. 8, 2013
The governor held a news conference Tuesday to urge senators to reach a compromise on pensions when they reconvene.

Pension proposals going up to the last minute in Springfield

Jan. 8, 2013
The fate of a measure to reform Illinois’ pension system remains up in the air.

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