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Top priority: ‘Reform’ makes pensions more important than schools, roads

Benjamin Yount, Neighbor

By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Watchdog

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Public employee unions in Illinois are trying to kill pending pension reform, even though the state is making some extraordinary promises.

Even though the state would pay more and guarantee billions for the defined contribution plans before lawmakers decide how much to spend on schools, roads, public safety or social services.

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