W E D N E S D A Y
September 11, 2024 Vol. 45, No. 11
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Wright’s Winslow House is for sale Page 23
Firm recommends contribution increase to police and fire pensions Oak Park’s total would rise from $13.8 to $14.4 million
Dream Team
By LUZANE DRAUGHON Staff Reporter
A certified public accounting firm, Lauterbach & Amen, recommended that the village increase its contribution to the police and fire pensions from about $13.8 million to $14.4 million. The police and fire pension funds pay for retirement benefits for those respective public service workers. According to Robert Rietz, principal of actuarial services at Lauterbach & Amen, the changes are needed because of fluctuations in staffing and the number of people receiving re-
Annette and Frank Hulefeld have been a heavenly match for over four decades STORY BY JESSICA MACKINNON, PAGE 9
See PENSION on page 13 TODD BANNOR