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On Friday, May 8, the Illinois Supreme Court voted to strike down Illinois’ 2013 pension reform law. According to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) the next step is for lawmakers and the Governor to come together to find a constitutional solution to Illinois’ pension woes that preserves earned benefits, and eases the burden on Illinois taxpayers. Ongoing budget negotiations hit

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said he isn’t surprised by the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the 2013 Illinois Pension Reform law. “The bottom line is we are still left with a pension system that is not solvent, and with an unfunded liability over $100 Billion that is growing at an unsustainable rate,” said State Sen.