Norris v. City of Chicago

This is an appeal from a trial court order granting the defendant City of Chicago’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. The plaintiffs filed an action to compel the City of Chicago (City) to increase its contributions to the pension fund to cover hours worked by off-duty Chicago police officers under the voluntary Special Employment Program (SEP) of the Chicago police department (CPD). The trial court held that the City was not required to increase its contribution to the pension fund and also denied plaintiffs’ cross-motion for summary judgment.

In February 1989, the plaintiffs, trustees…