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Chapter 1: Introduction

Created by the Illinois General Assembly in 1939, TRS has grown to be one of the largest teachers’ retirement systems in the United States with more than 456,000 active members, annuitants and benefit recipients.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Created by the Illinois General Assembly in 1939, TRS has grown to be one of the largest teachers’ retirement systems in the United States with more than 456,000 active members, annuitants, and benefit recipients.

Contributions

Why is TRS not allowing the acceleration of contributions to be withheld and remitted to TRS?

"It's Time to Retire" Virtual Meetings

If you are planning to retire in 2025, we encourage you to attend a virtual “It’s Time to Retire” meeting this winter.

Spring 2024 - Topics & Report Newsletter

Next Fiscal Year State Budget is a Commitment to TRS Members

Chapter 4: Contributions

You, your employer, and the state of Illinois make contributions to TRS to provide for your retirement, disability, and death benefits. Member contributions As an active TRS member, you are required to contribute 9 percent of your gross creditable earnings toward retirement each year. Your contribution consists of:

WELCOME TO TRS!

TRS provides retirement, disability and death benefits to its members, in addition to a variety of services.

Chapter 4: Contributions

You, your employer, and the state of Illinois make contributions to TRS to provide for your retirement, disability, and death benefits.

2021 Spring - Topics & Report Newsletter

TRS Investments End 2020 Strong and with a Record Balance

Power of Attorney

When to Send TRS a Power of Attorney Document When members have other people making important decisions for them under a power of attorney (POA) document, TRS needs to know when they designate their POA agents to start making decisions.