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IRSI Voices is a special feature that highlights hard working public sector providers throughout the state of Illinois. These fantastic individuals have graciously volunteered to share their stories.
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Q: Why are some calling for Illinois to switch from a defined benefit to defined contribution system?
A. As of 2011, Illinois faces an unfunded pension liability that exceeds $80 billion, one of the largest in the nation. Calls have been made to switch Illinois from its current defined benefit system to a defined contribution system due to misunderstandings regarding the sources of this large debt and the effects of a system switch.