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Investigation Reveals Generous Pensions for Aldermen

WTTW News | May 1, 2012, 11:42 am

Chicago aldermen have a better pension deal than city police, firefighters and other city workers. We hear about these generous pensions, reported by WGN and the Chicago Tribune.  

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