Two of Chicago's pension plans could deplete assets by 2030, report warns

As Mayor Brandon Johnson searches for a fix for the city’s pension challenges, a liberal-leaning nonprofit is warning the situation could become dire in just a few years. Read More

Bill meant to allow easier access to retirement benefits for state employees clears Illinois House

A bill that would change the pension code and allow quicker access to payments for state employee retirees has passed the state's House of Representatives. The vote in the House occurred on April 16th ... Read More

Illinois may take on massive public pension boost with no clue on costs

Several bills that enhance Tier 2 state worker pension benefits, reduce retirement ages, allow for large end-of-career lump-sum payments and other pension sweeteners are moving through the Illinois ... Read More

Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders

We’re extending disability benefits, death duty benefits, burial benefits,” Jiménez, a Chicago Democrat, said during House ... on the bill, questioned why workers from the Illinois Department ... Read More

Illinois House OKs measure to expand benefits for mental health workers called to emergencies

We’re extending disability benefits, death duty benefits, burial benefits,” Jiménez, a Chicago Democrat, said during House ... on the bill, questioned why workers from the Illinois Department ... Read More

US House to Consider Pro-Israel Bill Next Week, Lawmaker Says After Iran Attack

US House to Consider Pro-Israel Bill Next Week, Lawmaker Says After Iran Attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives will make a change in its schedule to consider legislation ... Read More

Minnesota House OKs consumer protection, social media bill

(The Center Square) – The Minnesota House passed a bill seeking consumer protections for Minnesotans and minors on social media. Lawmakers approved the bill on a vote of 70-61. “Our state ... Read More

Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders

Lilian Jiménez, the main sponsor of the bill in the House. “We’re really doing one thing and that is extending benefits to all crisis responders. We’re extending disability benefits, death duty ... Read More

Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders

Lilian Jiménez, the main sponsor of the bill in the House ... burial benefits,” Jiménez, a Chicago Democrat, said during House debate on Tuesday. “We’re talking about situations ... Read More

Illinois House OKs measure to give mental health workers called to emergencies the same benefits as other first responders

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lawmakers are moving ahead with a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible for the same benefits ... Read More