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‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
Illinois lawmakers have learned in recent years that Tier 2 benefits for some employees fail the “Safe Harbor” Social ...
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Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears
Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a substantial gap in ...
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Illinois lawmakers discuss state budget hours before deadline to pass it
Illinois lawmakers went down to the wire as they were back on the floor Saturday for discussion to pass a budget just hours ...
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State legislation to reform and fund regional transit is teetering
The delivery tax replaces previous revenue streams loathed by the suburbs and labor, but faces resistance of its own.
A bill to reform Chicago's mass transit and charge a $1.50 delivery fee stalls in Illinois House
Legislation to reform mass transit around Chicago passed the Illinois Senate 32-22 shortly late Saturday, but the measure — ...
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‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers ... the governor welcomes these discussions but will not make major financial ...