Chicago’s Pension Debt Increased in 2025 to $36.4B: City Analysis

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Original Load Date July 6, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 6, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/06/chicago-s-pension-debt-increased-2025-364b-city-analysis

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Chicago’s pension debt rose by approximately $500 million in 2025, according to the city’s audited annual financial report, with the amount the city owes to its four pension funds hitting $36.4 billion. In all, Chicago owed 1.4% more to its four employee pension funds representing police officers, ...