After two years without a budget and a failed attempt to compromise on a "grand bargain," some in Illinois are asking whether bankruptcy is a viable way out of the state's financial morass.
Former state school employee Cynthia Zumwalt, who retired in April 2017, saved $170,677 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Barbara Cary, who retired in April 2017, saved $54,719 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Boyd Fergurson, who retired in April 2017, saved $156,052 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Sara Schilawski, who retired in April 2017, saved $785 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Mark Anderson, who retired in April 2017, saved $128,169 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Donald Hall, who retired in April 2017, saved $42,835 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.