Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
Former state school employee Lynn Nosek, who retired in October 2016, saved $17,319 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Judy Fiene, who retired in October 2016, saved $51,811 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Ray Rodriguez, who retired in October 2016, saved $67,892 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.