Illinois lawmaker pensions questioned under double dipping
A Senate and State records examination shows former senator Jim Rea and others collecting pensions while holding new state jobs. The report details Julius Woolard, Jim Edgar, Glenn Poshard, and policy mechanics allowing final salaries and top four years to determine benefits. The piece notes 15 retirement systems, eligibility rules, and potential for maximizing payouts across agencies.
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Surviving: single mom builds life with four children
Foster works as assistant manager at Burger King while raising four daughters on public aid. She balanced high school success, widowhood two years ago, and a tight budget with rent, food stamps, Medicaid, and childcare costs. She plans college study in accounting, aiming for more stability beyond scraping by. Caleb Hale.
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Veterans rally to oppose state staff cuts warning of impact
Veterans and legislators pressed leaders to block proposed state staff reductions. Evans urged top officials to secure better care for veterans while Sam Lence warned of unawareness of entitlements and questioned who will help returning troops. They plan further meetings with Emil Jones and Madigan.
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