Illinois Lawmakers Tackling State's Pension Problem This Week
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: January 7, 2013
A House Committee is set to hear a proposal, on Monday, that requires employees to pay more. The proposal also freezes cost-of-living increases for retirees.
Governor Pat Quinn and House Minority Leader Tom Cross have both shown support for the measure.
Quinn had set a Wednesday deadline for pension legislation.

