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Ill. aldermen donate raises to fire department

Aldermen got raises 5 years ago, but latest crop, elected last year, returned money Tuesday

By Charles Jaco
Fox 2 Now

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Several Belleville aldermen have donated their pay raises back to the city police and fire departments. They say it’s the right thing to do in tough times.

Their opponents smell a political stunt.

Aldermen got the raises five years ago. This new crop, elected last year, returned the money Tuesday. But is it principle or just in-fighting between them and the mayor?