Pension-themed threat mailed to legislators, union leaders, media
Illinois State Police are investigating an anonymous letter sent to numerous state legislators, union leaders and at least one media outlet threatening deadly consequences if state pension benefits aren't scaled back.
The mailing — postmarked in Champaign — was titled "Dead People Can't Collect Fat State Pensions" in bold black letters and was addressed to lawmakers, union leaders, public employees and "bondholders in the United States."
"You know the pension system is unsustainable. So do we Illinois Taxpayers," said the letter, first reported by the Capitol Fax newsletter. "You may think you can extract more money from us. We would advise you to think again."
The letter then cited the possibility of strangulation, arson and "many other effective means."
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(Champaign News-Gazette)