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TRS Investments Beat Expectations

The long-range rates-of-return for the TRS investments continue to beat expectations. The 30-year return was 8.4 percent in fiscal year 2018 and the 40-year return was 9.2 percent. The TRS portfolio now totals $51.5 billion.

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TRS Investments Beat Expectations

The long-range rates-of-return for the TRS investments continue to beat expectations. The 30-year return was 8.4 percent in fiscal year 2018 and the 40-year return was 9.2 percent. The TRS portfolio now totals $51.5 billion.

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New Law Raises Post-retirement Work Limits

A new law addressing Illinois’ teacher shortage problem takes effect with the 2018-2019 school year. Retired TRS members can teach 120 days or 600 hours without affecting their pensions. This change is in effect through the 2019-20 school year.  

New Law Raises Post-retirement Work Limits

A new law addressing Illinois’ teacher shortage problem takes effect with the 2018-2019 school year. Retired TRS members can teach 120 days or 600 hours without affecting their pensions. This change is in effect through the 2019-20 school year.  

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TRS SETS THE STATE’S PRELIMINARY FY 2020 CONTRIBUTION AT $4.81 BILLION
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees has given preliminary approval to a $4.813 billion state contribution to the…
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TRS Earns an 8.45% Rate of Investment Return in Fiscal Year 2018
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Teachers’ Retirement System investments generated a positive 8.45 percent rate of return, net of fees, during fiscal year 2018 – a…
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TRS Engages Aksia as an Investment Consultant
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees today approved the engagement of Aksia, LLC as its consultant to help the System’…
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