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Legislation To Stop Felons' Pension Payments Approved

state of Illinois

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation giving the attorney general more power to stop state pension payments to anyone convicted of a felony related to their public service. 

The Senate unanimously approved the measure yesterday. The House approved it last month.