Politics Opposition to New Pension Reform Bill WTTW News | December 11, 2012, 11:00 am A new pension reform bill is pending in Springfield and while it has some bi-partisan support, it's facing criticism as well. We'll hear from some who have objections to the latest plan. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tonight story on New Pension Bill Bill Status of HB 6258 Evanston Now article on Pension experts split on Biss-Nekritz plan pjstar article on Cost savings of proposed Illinois pension reform plan are unclear Progress Illinois article on Pension Cuts Advance Amid Fierce Union Opposition More on Anders Lindall More on Rep. Jim Durkin More on Ralph Martire Tags Pension Reform Related Stories Pritzker Pitches $56 Billion Budget With New Fees on Social Media, Zoning Law Changes to Address Housing Shortage Effort by Mayoral Critics to Put Financial Officials on the Hot Seat Over Advanced Pension Payment Fizzles From Skepticism to Savings: Suburban Pension Consolidation Helps Ease Burden for Illinois Taxpayers Chicago Faces $1.15B Budget Shortfall in 2026, $146M Gap in 2025: Johnson How a Bill Boosting Chicago’s Police, Firefighter Pensions Could Impact the City’s Finances Former Ald. Walter Burnett Could Collect $121K Annual City Pension While Earning $311K as CHA Head, Records Show Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.