An obscure state law allowed former alderman and Cook County Commissioner William Beavers to more than double his city pension; and he did it legally. Carol Marin and her guests have the detailson Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

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Related Links:

Chicago Tribune article on Beavers' arrest, and his alleged misuse of campaign funds

Chicago Magazine article on Beavers' arrest

Chicago News Cooperative article on a former City Colleges chancellor whose pension jumped after cashing in unused sick days

Chicago Sun-Times article on CPS employees increasing their pension payouts by cashing out sick days

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