Grundy County's 13 school districts will receive an extra $398,921 this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Former state school employee Samuel Martin, who retired in July 2017, saved $237,049 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Julia Cotter, who retired in July 2017, saved $162,260 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.