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CN August 4 2016
Pensions are back in the news. Mayor Emanuel wants massive increases in water and sewer fees to fund the big hole in the Municipal Employees pension plan – the fourth, last and largest of the City’s own pension funds. … Continue reading
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Tagged CPS, CTU, Fred Klonsky, Mike Madigan, police and fire pensions, Rahm Emanuel, teacher pensions, water and sewer tax
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CN Feb. 27, 2014
Were you a little confused by the mega-announcements this week that Chicago was about to became a major tech innovation-hub, whatever that means? Well, Tribune business columnist Melissa Harris explains some of it. The biggest chunk of cash-on-the-barrelhead is $70 … Continue reading
CN June 21, 2012
“The 800 – pound banker in the room,” says blogger and former teacher Fred Klonsky, referring to the Illinois pension crisis, “is revenue. It’s the one the legislature won’t address, the media won’t address… They can keep trying to cut … Continue reading
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Tagged CTU, David Schaper, deportation, elected school board, Fred Klonsky, Governor Quinn, Illinois Legislature, local school councils, Matt Farmer, merit pay for teachers, Mike Madigan, Obama, Rahm Emanuel, strike authorization vote, teacher pensions
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