
April 11, 2026
In fiscal year 2024, Cairo held the third highest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $39,208, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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March 27, 2026
In fiscal 2024, the Cairo Police Pension Fund was the 13th most underfunded public safety pension in Illinois, backing only 23.8% of its committed retirement payouts with available actuarial assets, Illinois Department of Insurance data shows.
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