
April 11, 2026
In fiscal year 2024, East St. Louis held the sixth highest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $35,857, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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March 27, 2026
The East St. Louis Police Pension Fund posted $31,710,417 in unfunded liabilities in 2024, leaving it 57.2% short of the assets needed to fully fund committed retirement payouts.
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