(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson never called him to oppose a pension bill expected to raise the city’s unfunded pension liabilities.

The governor signed House Bill 3657 last Friday to enhance Tier 2 pension benefits for police and fire retirees. City officials estimate that HB 3657 will add more than $11.6 billion to the city’s $36.5 billion in net pension liabilities.