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Former state university employee Candase Smith, who retired in May 2017, saved $1,390 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Hard paid in $121K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.68M in retirement

Former state school employee Susan Hard, who retired in May 2017, saved $120,784 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Jones paid in $74K to pension fund, could collect $2.25M in retirement

Former state university employee Barbara Jones, who retired in May 2017, saved $73,983 toward a pension over 26 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Thuestad paid in $109K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.17M in retirement

Former state school employee Betty Thuestad, who retired in May 2017, saved $109,262 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Larsen paid in $85K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.75M in retirement

Former state school employee Arnold Larsen, who retired in May 2017, saved $84,991 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Williams paid in $145K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.21M in retirement

Former state school employee Susan Williams, who retired in May 2017, saved $145,215 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Gaines paid in $17K to pension fund, could collect $255K in retirement

Former state university employee Cora Gaines, who retired in May 2017, saved $16,545 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Brown paid in $75K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.18M in retirement

Former state school employee Pamela Brown, who retired in May 2017, saved $75,127 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee McAnally paid in $125K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.63M in retirement

Former state school employee Dennis McAnally, who retired in May 2017, saved $124,889 toward a pension over 30 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Solar paid in $181K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.16M in retirement

Former state school employee Esther Solar, who retired in May 2017, saved $181,083 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Moulton paid in $179K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.19M in retirement

Former state school employee Maura Moulton, who retired in May 2017, saved $178,950 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Byers paid in $170K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.77M in retirement

Former state school employee Diane Byers, who retired in May 2017, saved $169,717 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Hawkins paid in $11K to pension fund, could collect $407K in retirement

Former state university employee Belinda Hawkins, who retired in May 2017, saved $10,794 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Bernhardy paid in $18K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $292K in retirement

Former state school employee Rebecca Bernhardy, who retired in May 2017, saved $17,640 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Gorman paid in $207K to pension fund, could collect $4.34M in retirement

Former state university employee Sylvia Gorman, who retired in May 2017, saved $206,593 toward a pension over 34 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.