Editorial: Last chance to reform Illinois pensions from a position of strength – Chicago Tribune

This is an especially good time to act. After years of decline, Illinois is getting a boost as the national economy improves and a friendly administration showers federal money on the state. The latest credit rating upgrade shows Illinois can do better than it has. It can do right by its retirees and taxpayers if it takes advantage of this temporary upswing to attempt some commonsense reforms and set the table for a brighter future.