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It could be December before a judge decides on the legality of Illinois' pension overhaul law for at least another five months. Attorneys met Thursday...
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The General Assembly finished its legislative session shortly after midnight Saturday, approving a billion-dollar road construction program. Democrats...
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Illinois’ pension reform has pushed hundreds of state employees into early retirement. It’s also canceling an annual celebration in Macomb.The Juneteenth…
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The implementation of Illinois’ pension reform has been delayed by an injunction issued by a Sangamon County Judge.That’s good news for many government…
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A judge has blocked the Illinois pension overhaul from taking effect next month.The ruling is a temporary victory for government employees who say the law…
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A court is being asked to prevent any aspect of Illinois' pension overhaul from taking effect, until it's decided whether the law is constitutional. A...
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A new report (PDF) says Illinois' pension overhaul will save less money than advertised. Some politicians are trying to make hay out of that. But it...
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Illinois already has the worst credit rating among states. While that adds to the cost of borrowing money, Illinois winds up paying even more because…
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Illinois labor unions have filed a lawsuit seeking a new plan to reduce the state's $100 billion pension shortfall declared unconstitutional.The We Are…
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Illinois will see its budget deficit grow despite the recently-passed pension law.A report made public Tuesday by the University of Illinois' Institute…