Bob Paprocki, 69 years old, is a retired police officer, who is concerned how changes in the state pension laws will affect his yearly pension. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times
Thea Halvorson, a retired school teacher, who is concerned how changes in the state pension laws will affect her yearly pension, looks over her bills. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times
Elaine Nekritz reacts to a early lead, as election results trickle in. | Jerry Daliege~for Sun-Times Media
9/19/12 Glenview Democratic candidate for Illinois 9th district senate Daniel Bliss during the debate at Glenbrook South High School on Wednesday, Sept. 19th. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media
SPRINGFIELD — Ida Calloway is concerned about how to continue paying for her prescription drugs and a car loan. Bob Paprocki sees fewer nights out at restaurants and an end to his hobby of visiting Civil War museums and battlegrounds. And Thea Halvorson uneasily envisions …
