Chicago pensions could affect elections into 2015

By Sophia Tareen
Published June 11, 2014 2:26am ET
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Chicago pensions could affect elections into 2015
FILE - In this April 28, 2014 file photo, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn speaks to members the City Club of Chicago. On Monday, June 9, 2014, Quinn signed legislation that would help Chicago reduce a multibillion-dollar pension shortfall but could lead to a property tax increase. Quinn is a Chicago Democrat facing re-election this fall. He had given little hint of his plans ahead of Monday's announcement, aside from saying that he opposes raising property taxes. (AP Photo/Sun-Times Media, Richard A. Chapman) MANDATORY CREDIT, MAGS OUT, NO SALES | Richard A. Chapman

CHICAGO (AP) — A new law overhauling two of Chicago’s pension systems is already November election fodder for Gov. Pat Quinn’s Republican challenger, but the issue could also ripple into Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2015 re-election bid.

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