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2.3%

The percent of Chicago public employees who owe the city money -- down from 7 percent five weeks ago when Mayor Rahm Emanuel threatened to fire or suspend workers who didn’t settle their debts. The city has so far collected $1.1 million.

The percent of Chicago public employees who owe the city money -- down from 7 percent five weeks ago when Mayor Rahm Emanuel threatened to fire or suspend workers who didn’t settle their debts. The city has so far collected $1.1 million.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.