Illinois needs responsible Tier 2 pension reform
Nov 14, 2024 · The concern arises because Tier 2’s maximum pensionable salary is growing more slowly than the Social Security wage base. In 2011, both were set at $106,800, but by 2024, the Social Security ...
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Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.
Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
Mar 12, 2024 · The institute analysis showed a 18% increase in violent crimes since 2013, with a 33% decline in the number of arrests. Arrest rates hit their lowest levels in a decade in 2023, with just 10.8% of ...
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
Nov 18, 2022 · Standard 3: Petition to deny pretrial release – the state has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that (1) there is proof or great presumption that the defendant committed one ...
What you need to know about advisory questions on Illinois ballots
Oct 3, 2024 · What you need to know about advisory questions on Illinois ballots. Illinoisans will be asked to vote on three advisory questions in the election Nov. 5.
9 years of decline: Expect Chicago to be No. 4 behind Houston by …
May 16, 2024 · Chicago’s population first began declining in 2015. Since then the city has lost more than 128,000 residents. Last year’s population drop was the third-worst of any city in the nation, with ...
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Illinois population grows in 2024 despite 56K residents leaving for other states. A massive influx of 112,955 international migrants boosted Illinois population in 2024, new Census Bureau data shows.
Illinois Forward 2024: A sustainable state budget plan
The most recent projections show although the state is expecting a $357 million surplus in 2024, the state budget will be out of balance by $384 by 2025. The annual deficit is expected to grow to ...
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
Sep 18, 2023 · After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
Illinois may take on massive public pension boost with no clue on …
Apr 23, 2024 · 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 ...