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Tier 2 pension fix may happen in the spring| First Listen

By Sean Crawford
Published September 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM CDT
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First Listen for Friday Sept. 26, 2025:

* A state lawmaker working on reforming Tier 2 pensions in Illinois says action is unlikely in the upcoming fall session.

* Former state senator and GOP nominee for governor Darren Bailey has jumped into the Republican primary for 2026.

* The Illinois Public Health Director gives advice for vaccines.

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