After two years without a budget and a failed attempt to compromise on a "grand bargain," some in Illinois are asking whether bankruptcy is a viable way out of the state's financial morass.
Former state university employee Laurie Wollrab, who retired in April 2017, saved $16,994 toward a pension over 3 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Juli Risley Krantz, who retired in April 2017, saved $105,917 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Sharon Smith, who retired in April 2017, saved $16,707 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Deborah Mitchell, who retired in April 2017, saved $50,247 toward a pension over 26 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Glen Simpson, who retired in April 2017, saved $57,108 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Joy Barber, who retired in April 2017, saved $95,733 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Michael Pflugmacher, who retired in April 2017, saved $129,806 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Mark Anderson, who retired in April 2017, saved $128,169 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Cynthia Zumwalt, who retired in April 2017, saved $170,677 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.