by Tom Radja | Jan 12, 2024 | Pension, Police and Fire Pension
HB 1052 Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision that reduces the amount of the pension for a Tier 2 firefighter who retires with at least 10 years of creditable service before attaining age 55,...
by Tom Radja | Aug 24, 2012 | Pension
On Autust 10, 2012, a Cook County Jury Returned a verdict against Mr. Radja’s former Employer, Richard J. Reimer & Associates, to the tune of $132,274.60. The Jury found that Richard J. Reimer & Associates breached Mr. Radja’s employment agreement...
by Radja Collins Law | Apr 15, 2011 | Pension
This year’s elections for active member and beneficiary representatives should be held on April 18th this year (3rd Monday in April). Any newly elected or appointed pension trustees begin their terms on the second Tuesday in May (10th). 40 ILCS 5/1-109-3(a)...
by Radja Collins Law | Feb 7, 2011 | Administrative Law, Fire Law, Firefighters, Pension, Police and Fire Pension, Police Law, Police Officers, Workers Compensation
COLLINS & RADJA ATTORNEYS AT LAW When results matter, choose COLLINS & RADJA … With over 40 years of experience, Cary J. Collins and Thomas S. Radja are experienced in the area of Fire and Police Pension Law and have litigated cases before the Circuit and...
by Radja Collins Law | Oct 21, 2010 | Administrative Law, Pension
The Illinois Appellate Court recently decided the case of Williams vs. Board of Trustees of Morton Grove Firefighters Pension Board, 398 Ill.App.3d 680 (1st Dist. 2010). In this case, the Court addressed two important concepts that frequently come up in adjudicating...