Amanda Kass On Why Chicago’s Future Pension Contributions Are Key

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In a commentary published online by Crain’s Chicago Business, Amanda Kass, associate director of UIC’s Government Finance Research Center, writes about why Chicago’s future required pension contributions are a key issue in the race to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Kass examines possible avenues candidates could consider to deal with the matter and some pension-related items Emanuel may address before leaving office.