Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed a bill supporters say puts firefighter pensions in Chicago on par with suburban and downstate systems, while detractors led by Mayor Lori Lightfoot argue the changes will increase pension costs and lead to possible property tax hikes.
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