From various outlets April 19, 2018 Amanda Kass Amanda Kass, assistant director at the Center for Municipal Finance, was featured in various outlets discussing the unfunded pension liabilities in municipalities in Illinois, which may result in the state withholding funds as it has for Harvey, Illinois. "According to an analysis by Amanda Kass, a researcher at the University of Chicago, there are 74 police or fire pension funds in towns across the state that are as similarly underfunded as Harvey," Paris Schutz of Chicago Tonight said. Coverage available at: Bond Buyer (subscription required) Chicago Tonight (4/11/2018) Chicago Tonight (4/16/2018) Capitol Fax Journal & Topics Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States