Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
Former state school employee John Osterman, who retired in October 2016, saved $10,597 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Kerwin Brown, who retired in October 2016, saved $5,105 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Jane Grisham, who retired in October 2016, saved $82,835 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Kim Hanks, who retired in October 2016, saved $87,673 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.