Extra Extra: Illinois Supreme Court Rules State Pension Law Unconstitutional
By Lisa White in News on May 8, 2015 10:45PM
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Friday that the state pension law, a landmark deal aiming to scale back government worker benefits to rid Illinois of their pension debt, is unconstitutional. [Tribune]
The group opposing Riot Fest being held in Humboldt Park says the community does not support the festival and is disputing a statement from earlier this week that the Puerto Rican Festival and Parade backs Riot Fest. [DNAinfo]
Residents in Englewood are reacting to Whole Foods breaking ground in their neighborhood. [WBEZ]
The 14-year-old son of a CeaseFire worker who was also the victim of a recent shooting says he has forgiven his shooter. [DNAinfo Chicago]
And in honor of Mother's Day, a beautiful piece written by the daughter of a domestic worker and why her mom, who cleans houses for a living, deserves more respect, especially from the Illinois legislators. [Sun-Times]
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