Members of the Illinois General Assembly contribute so little to their own pensions, that former House Speaker Mike Madigan got back 50 years of contributions in just 29 months. His total contributions were $352,345. His lifetime benefit is estimated at $1.65 million, depending on his longevity and whether he is convicted.
He’s only one of the elected butchers slaughtering the big, fat hog paid for by taxpayers.
If convicted, his pension should be stopped. He made enough money when he was working