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Chicago Mayor Seeks Alterations to Repair Badly Underfunded Pension Plan

Posted on April 03, 2014

The New York Times

This article reports on a pension funding plan announced by the City of Chicago April 1 that would bring the Municipal and Laborers pension funds to a 90% funded level by 2054. Without reforms, both funds face insolvency within 9-17 years. The Civic Federation said the City’s plan is reasonable, but aiming for a 100% funded level would be ideal.