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J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $38.9 billion budget that relies on new taxes and borrowing.
February 20
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Illinois would also use asset transfers, supplemental contributions and a buyout program in the governor's plan to deal with $133.7 billion of unfunded liabilities.
February 14
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The federation issued its suggested budget roadmap Wednesday, ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first budget release.
February 13
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Governance and economics, rather than cutting benefits, are increasingly seen as key to solving pension funding woes.
February 13
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The ideas are emerging as focal points in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s search for solutions to the state's pension underfunding.
February 12
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An asset transfer and payment restructuring were offered to Gov. J.B. Pritzker as ideas for part of a pension fix.
February 8
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Deep fiscal strains weigh on the district's efforts to claw its way back to investment grade.
February 7
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The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago says its plan would put the state on path to fiscal solvency and double-A ratings.
February 6
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A new report from the state comptroller lays out budget strains that weigh on the backlog despite strong revenue numbers.
February 5
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The merger of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health creates a Chicago-based nonprofit healthcare system with $10 billion in debt and operations in 21 states.
February 4
