The Brief
- Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill aimed at boosting pension benefits for some Chicago police and firefighters.
- While the Chicago FOP head praised the move, detractors warn the measure will cost taxpayers billions.
- It comes as the City of Chicago is facing a more than $1 billion budget deficit for 2026.
CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that aims to increase pension benefits for some Chicago police and firefighters, but that could cost the city billions in new costs.
Pritzker signed the bill into law on Friday, a spokesperson confirmed.
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