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Pension Crisis
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 3:48 PM

City, Police Sergeants Reach Contract Agreement

City, Police Sergeants Reach Contract Agreement

Four-year contract includes 9 percent pay increase and retiree health care. Read »

Pat Quinn
Monday, Dec 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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By Associated Press

Quinn: Pension Problem Is Illinois' 'Fiscal Cliff'

Quinn: Pension Problem Is Illinois' 'Fiscal Cliff'

Gov. Pat Quinn says the pension crisis is Illinois' own fiscal cliff. He's set a Jan. 9 deadline to overhaul the pension system, which is underfunded by an estimated $96 billion. On that day, new lawmakers will... Read »

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