Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois Honored with 2025 NCPERS Champions Award
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A Statement from TRS and the Board of Trustees on the Tragedy in Chatham
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SPRINGFIELD – The Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) and the Board of Trustees extend their deepest condolences to the families, first responders, and all those impacted by the devastating event in Chatham, Illinois. The tragic loss of four young lives and the injuries sustained by many others have left a profound impact on the community and beyond.
Gov. Pritzker's FY26 Budget Proposal Strengthens Teachers' Retirement Security
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Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
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TRS Seeks Global Products for Public Equity Portfolio
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is inviting proposals from one or more active investment managers to oversee global equity strategies within its approximately $25 billion public equity portfolio.
Details about the strategies under consideration are available on the TRS website:
Active Searches | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
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On Sunday, January 5, 2025, President Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, into law. This legislation, passed with bipartisan support, repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of Americans.
Celebrating 50 Years: TRS Marks a Half-century of Service at Northern Location
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Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
Positive Financial Trajectory: TRS Funded Status Improves
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Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
Members of TRS Board of Trustees Reappointed
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Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Kevin Blackburn, Michael Goetz and David Miller will continue to serve as members of the Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees after being reappointed for an additional four-year term by Governor JB Pritzker.