Half of Chicago pension funds past 'point of no return'

Nearly $47 billion in pension debt is owed by Chicago taxpayers to eight pension systems. Experts consider all the funding ratios to be 'troubled' with less than 60% of needed funds. Half (in orange) are considered past the 'point of no return' with under 40% of needed funds.

Chart: @illinoispolicy Source: Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability