The Civic Federation strongly supports reform of the Cook County pension system so that it will provide sustainable benefits to employees in retirement without overburdening taxpayers. The Federation believes the OpenPensions initiative is an excellent resource to help inform stakeholders, …

As Vice-Chair of the Pension Subcommittee, I understand the urgent need to address the large and rapidly increasing gap between the funding of our pensions and the benefits they are required to pay out. Cook County is responsible for many …

As a member of the Cook County Finance Committee on Pensions, now is the time for a “clarion call” to begin a conversation around addressing the Cook County pension fund. Our underfunded pension liability not only threatens the promise we …

As Chair of the Labor Subcommittee for the Cook County Board of Commissioners and a lifetime union labor supporter, I know how important it is to have a long-term, stable retirement plan for all employees. Currently, our pension system is …