On March 19 2012, Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton provided his personal perspective on the state’s public pensions. President Cullerton highlighted possible reforms lawmakers could pursue to stabilize state finances. IL Senate President John J Cullerton – 2012 City …

The Chicago Tribune offers an article archive highlighting important developments in public pensions. The archive includes (but not limited to): “Emanuel makes pension pitch to Capital” – May 9, 2012 “Voters to decide on pension proposal” – May 4, 2012 …

By: Chicago Tribune Editorial Board January 6, 2012 “The realization that Illinois’ public pension system is broken — and gradually approaching broke — now has Illinois’ top Democratic leaders saying they’re determined to find solutions. Or maybe they sense that …

By: Yvette Shields January 4, 2012 “CHICAGO — Illinois’ unfunded pension obligations grew by about $7 billion in fiscal 2011 but its funded ratio dipped just slightly to 43% from 45%, according to the state’s latest pension figures released Tuesday …