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On a day to celebrate civil rights, Chicago’s Black firefighters continue fight over denied...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 months agoCHICAGO — When former Chicago firefighter Michael Taqee retired from his public service role, he...
Editorial: Chicago can’t afford $3 billion more in pension obligations
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoChicago firefighters, who risk their lives to keep us safe, deserve a decent living and a secure retirement. So, don’t get us wrong when we call out irresponsible legislation moving through ...
Salary database: A comparison of Salem and Eugene city salaries
Statesman Journal via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThis story was updated with the number of Salem police employees The largest part of taxpayer-funded...
Aldermen call for report on Chicago police deployment
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 months agoAldermen took aim Monday at two sacred cows of policing in Chicago: How officers are deployed around...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bill to provide benefits for Chicago first responders disabled by COVID-19
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA day before the state and federal governments’ COVID-19 mitigation protocols are set to expire,...
'We're a forgotten group.' City of Savannah retirees call for updates to pension plan
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis is a commentary by Tommy Barton, former editorial page editor of the Savannah Morning News....
Gov. Pritzker signs comptroller-backed disability compensation bill
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3162 on Wednesday, a bill covering first responders who dealt...
16 High-Paying Jobs for Retired Law Enforcement Officers
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoIn this article, we will look at the 16 high-paying jobs for retired law enforcement officers. We...
City Council committee discusses need for mental health resources for Chicago police officers
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAfter a recent string of Chicago police officer suicides, mental health experts spoke with a City Council committee Thursday afternoon on what can be done to support officers. Alexa James, CEO ...
Illinois is running out of volunteer firefighters: ‘It’s going to become very critical, very...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 9 months agoDALZELL, Ill. — The 76-year-old man was sitting at his kitchen table one Tuesday morning in June...