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Illinois' pension crisis: Is there a way out?

04.16.18

Crain's Chicago Business

This article previewed a forum hosted by the Civic Federation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The half-day conference featured former elected officials, analysists and union officials to...

Why More Illinois Towns Could Follow Harvey’s Fate

04.11.18

Chicago Tonight

This article discusses the withholding of City of Harvey funds by the Illinois Comptroller in response to continued underfunding of Harvey's public safety pensions. Following the intercept, the...

New pension woes in Chicago as judge tosses out park district plan

04.02.18

Crain's Chicago Business

This article discusses the ruling to overturn funding reforms for the Chicago Park District’s pension system. As part of the ruling, increased employee contributions will have to be repaid with...

Benefits of transportation lockbox amendment hard to assess

03.26.18

State Journal-Register

This article discusses the challenges of assessing the impact of the 2016 Safe Roads Amendment, or “Lockbox Amendment,” which prohibits the State of Illinois and local governments from using...

Illinois Candidates Vie to Lead State With Nation’s Worst Credit Rating

03.20.18

Bloomberg

This article discusses the impact Illinois' gubernatorial election may have on the State's fiscal crisis, noting that the election's victor will have to address a $9 billion bill backlog, $129...

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