The latest in Illinois pensions
The latest in Illinois pensions
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WBEZ political reporter Alex Keefe kicks off a two-part report that explores why Illinois has the worst-funded pension system in the country. Keefe and WBEZ statehouse reporter Tony Arnold speak to former and current lawmakers about how the state reached this $97 billion hole and what’s being done to fix the problem.