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The Illinois Supreme Court struck down legislation that tried to cut retirement benefits for thousands of state workers. In a unanimous decision, the high…
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Some of the main architects of the Illinois law that seeks to save the state money by reducing workers' pensions have begun collecting pensions of their…
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An Illinois judge has ruled that a law intended to fix the nation's worst-funded state employee pensions violates the state Constitution. Sangamon County…
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The underfunding of the state's pensions have grabbed headlines the past several years, and finally reached the political tipping point late last year…
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The Illinois Supreme Court says the free health insurance enjoyed by state retirees is protected by the Illinois Constitution.llinois used to pay the…
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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 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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A decision Thursday by the Arizona Supreme Court is getting careful attention in Illinois.It could influence how the Illinois Supreme Court rules on…
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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…