The mailing — postmarked in Champaign — was titled 'Dead People Can't Collect Fat State Pensions' in bold black letters and was addressed to lawmakers, union leaders, public employees and 'bondholders in the United States.' Illinois State Police are investigating an anonymous letter sent to numerous state legislators, union leaders and at least one media outlet threatening deadly consequences if state pension benefits aren't scaled back. read more
Pension-themed Threat Mailed To Legislators, Union Leaders, Media
digital.media, The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana)
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 5:00am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Illinois Champaign County Champaign
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