On Feb. 21, the University of Illinois closed the book on a major chapter of its history. Having performed for 81 years, Chief Illiniwek, the mascot for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, ...

Illinois had a mascot for over 80 years, Chief Illiniwek, before disbanding the practice and “retiring” its mascot in 2007.

The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right ...

Illinois lawmakers approved a $160 billion pension reform bill. "Here is where this story will inevitably end: Our state is going to be forced to break its promises to our government employees and ...

Public employees in Illinois are part of a structured retirement system that determines when they can start receiving pension benefits. The state offers several pension systems, including those ...

(The Center Square) – With myriad proposals to address Illinois’ unfunded pension liability, some are looking at a tax increase. Others want pensioners to pony up. The Better Government ...

There is a growing level of concern from some members of the Peoria City Council about how the city's ballooning public safety pension costs and the end of the Illinois grocery tax will impact ...

Moody's recently downgraded Illinois' outlook to negative from stable in part because current markets will likely worsen pension funding. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state plans to ...

The IEA also reports that 90% of its members, which includes teachers and support staff across Illinois, are worried that their pensions will not provide enough financial security when they retire.

Polling averages are adjusted based on state and national polls, which means candidates’ averages can shift even if no new polls have been added to this page. Read the full methodology here. On Sept.

DNA testing company Nebula Genomics is facing a proposed federal class action in Chicago for allegedly violating an Illinois state law that restricts the collection and disclosure of personal ...

Retirement in Illinois is guided by structured pension systems that provide financial support for public employees, each with its own rules and eligibility criteria. Whether you’re a teacher ...