Firefighter age bill stalled despite union backing | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois bill aimed at addressing firefighter shortages by lowering the minimum hiring age has stalled in the legislature after failing to be called before a key deadline. State Rep. Jed Davis, R-Yorkville, is behind House Bill 1098, which would amend the state’s municipal code and Fire Protection District Act to […]
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(The Center Square) – A proposal aimed at helping local governments manage retiree health care costs is drawing differing views from Illinois lawmakers over how taxpayer dollars should be used. Senate Bill 4175 would allow municipalities to create Other Post-Employment Benefits trusts, which are designed to fund retiree fringe benefits such as health care. Supporters say […]