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Press Releases & Letters to the Editor


2008

April 14, 2008
IMRF Achieves Fully Funded Status Second Year In A Row
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 100 percent funding goal
results in guaranteed benefits and lower long-term taxpayer cost
January 8, 2008
Ruth Faklis elected to IMRF board; 2008 officers named
New president, vice president and secretary assume duties for 2008
January 8, 2008
Naperville Resident Named President of IMRF Board
Max Bochmann Assumes New Role At January Meeting

January 8, 2008
Northbrook Resident Named Vice President of IMRF Board
Judi Voller assumes role of vice president at January meeting

January 8, 2008
Glen Ellyn Resident Named Secretary of IMRF Board
James Rasins Assumes Role As Secretary At January Meeting



2007

December 21, 2007
Letter to the Editor of the Southtown Star to respond to issues brought up by a recent Pew Report and clarify that not all public pension funds contribute greatly to the state's economy and that a long-term plan is needed to keep them secure.
 
December 10, 2007
IMRF Veteran Named Mail Center Manager of the Year
Mail Systems Management Association Honors IMRF's Marianna Barner
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IMRF Mail Center Supervisor Marianna Barner holds Mail Center Manager of the Year Award she received from the from the Mail Systems Management Association Chicago chapter.
November 30, 2007
Letter to the Editor of the Bureau County Republican to clarify misinformation reported in the Bureau County Republican concerning costs to pay for increased retirement benefits for the Bureau County's 34 deputy sheriffs.
October 23, 2007
Letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune in response to Perspective opinion: "Money pits: Pensions, politicians and pills"
October 12, 2007
Top Tips for Making Retirement a Reality
IMRF offers saving advice for National Save for Retirement Wee
k
July 13, 2007
Chinese Government Delegation Visits Illinois Pension Fund To Learn About Successful Pension Management - Representatives of Sichuan Aged Welfare and Social Security Management glean insights from Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
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Deming Li, Director General of Sichuan Labor and Social Security Department, presents a thank-you gift to IMRF Executive Director Louis Kosiba
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Sueylee Zhang translates a presentation by IMRF Executive Director Louis Kosiba into Chinese for Deming Li, Director General of Sichuan Labor and Social Security Department
April 4, 2007
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Hires New Field Representative
Central region field representative Mandy Beedie to assist 500 employers
March 21, 2007
New Trustee Joins IMRF Board
Ruth E. Faklis assumes role as 2007 trustee at March meeting

March 13, 2007
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Announces New Legislative Liaison
Rosalee Dodson to serve as point of contact between Illinois General Assembly and IMRF board, staff and members


February 26, 2007
IMRF Reaches Milestone: Estimated 100 Percent Funded Status -
Disciplined management and positive market returns make IMRF the only public pension in Illinois to achieve full funding level


February 12, 2007
Glen Ellyn Resident Elected Executive Trustee of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board - James Rasins assumes role as executive trustee at January meeting

Wheaton Resident Re-Elected Executive Trustee of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board - Martha Rademacher begins second term as executive trustee at January meeting

Peoria Resident Elected President of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board - Marvin Shoop assumes role as president at January meeting

Naperville Resident Named Vice President of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board - Max Bochmann assumes role as vice president at January meeting

Niles Resident Named Secretary of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board - Judi Voller assumes role of secretary at January meeting


February 5, 2007
New trustee joins IMRF Board; another relected for second term - New president, vice president and secretary assume roles as 2007 officers at January meeting

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2006

December 12, 2006
Letter to the editor of the Daily Herald in response to article regarding the Civic Committee of the Chicago Commercial Club report: "Facing Facts: A Report of The Civic Committee's Task Force on Illinois State Finance."

Civic Committee full report "Facing Facts: A Report of The Civic Committee's Task Force on Illinois State Finance."

Executive Summary of Civic Committee report


December 8, 2006
Letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune in response to article regarding the Civic Committee of the Chicago Commercial Club report: "Facing Facts: A Report of The Civic Committee's Task Force on Illinois State Finance."

December 8, 2006
Letter to the editor of the Chicago Sun Times in response to article regarding the Civic Committee of the Chicago Commercial Club report: Facing Facts: A Report of The Civic Committee's Task Force on Illinois State Finance.

December 4, 2006
IMRF Recognized for Excellence for Third Time This Year; Receives GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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November 17, 2006
IMRF leads group of 55 funds worldwide in member service.


November 15, 2006
Bill Pettry promoted to Field Services Manager.


November 8, 2006
Letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune from Lou Kosiba in response to November 3, 2006 page one story regarding pension crises in Illinois.


October 23, 2006
Media alert regarding National Save for Retirement Week.


October 19, 2006
IMRF wins the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) Public Pension Standards Award.


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August 30, 2006
IMRF response to testimony given by Lance Weiss, a consulting actuary with Deloitte Consulting LLP, at the U.S. House Committee Hearing on Public Employee Retirement Security.
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