Southern Illinois municipal pensioners have collected more than $500M in benefits over last 20 years
Despite regional struggles and a shrinking population, taxpayers in southern Illinois have been saddled with rapidly growing pension costs.
Illinois Forward 2026: How the state can spend responsibly
After years of splurging with revenue boosted by temporary federal aid, future deficits over $5 billion await the Illinois state budget. It’s time Illinois state leaders learn from past mistakes and manage other people’s money responsibly.
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