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Editorial: Adding $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities was a decision that lacked courage, Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker’s decision to sign fiscally irresponsible pension legislation sets Chicago back tremendously in righting its ...
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Pritzker: Johnson never asked for veto of controversial pension sweetener
Gov. JB Pritzker defended signing into law an increase in retirement payouts for recently hired Chicago police and ...
Pritzker's signature on police pension bill adds pressure for state bailout and city property tax hike
The bill will cost the city $60 million more in 2027, and by 2055, city pension payments will be $750 million higher than ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs police and fire pension bill expected to cost Chicago billions
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law on Friday a measure that will provide some Chicago police officers and firefighters with ...
Pritzker signs 124 bill impacting Chicago pensions, AI, buses, bicycles and more
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday impacting everything from Chicago police and fire pensions to the use of ...
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Pritzker signs bill to boost some Chicago police, firefighter pensions
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that aims to increase pension benefits for Chicago police and firefighters.
Gov. JB Pritzker riffs on his wealth and staying out of prison in Stephen Colbert appearance
Stephen Colbert told Pritzker he'd be the first Democratic governor in Illinois to finish two terms by next January, because ...
Mayor Johnson: Chicago finances have ‘reached the point of no return'
Comments from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are raising concerns about the state of city finances ahead of contentious budget ...
Pritzker takes Texas poke on ‘The Late Show’
Gov. JB Pritzker took the Texas redistricting battle to late night TV, appearing on Stephen Colbert ’s “The Late Show.” ...