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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  More than 56 million Social Security recipients will soon find out how much their monthly payments will go up next year.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Illinois lawmakers approved a tight budget into the early hours Friday morning.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Illinois lawmakers shelve pension issue until summer.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  There was heated debate Tuesday in Springfield as lawmakers discussed a plan to cut government pensions and shift some retirement costs to schools.

Friday, October 15, 2010  The Social Security Administration is set to announce that more than 58 million retirees and disabled Americans will have to go a second straight year without a cost-of-living increase in benefits.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  Social Security says no cost of living increase in 2010; Obama seeks $250 stimulus payments

Thursday, October 15, 2009  No COLA boost for Social Security checks for first time since '75 could prod $250 payments

Wednesday, October 22, 2008  Some departments have a hard time finding qualified candidates