Illinois pensions

The chances of quick action on Illinois' pension problems are growing slimmer.Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday that he believes a pension overhaul can be passed…

Updated 12:26 p.m.Continuing pension problems have earned Illinois another reduction in its credit rating.Standard & Poor's Ratings Services announced…

Since late last year, almost a quarter of Illinois state park superintendents have retired, taking with them in many cases 30 or more years of experience…

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Illinois' pension gap is estimated at $83 billion — and it costs $12.6 million more every day the state does nothing to address the crisis. The state can't readily come up with the money, and while politicians say they want to help, they're unlikely to act during an election year.

It looks like lawmakers won't reach an agreement on how to solve Illinois' grossly underfunded pension problem anytime soon.Legislative leaders met…

Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Brian Mackey.Illinois' pensions systems should get more scrutiny under legislation Governor Pat Quinn signed this…

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Illinois lawmakers are scheduled to debate today a massive overhaul of the state’s pension system.The measure’s revival was made possible last night by a…