National Retirement Security Month

The month of October

IMRF encourages you to reflect on your retirement goals.

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National Retirement Security Month

2025 Board of
Trustees Election

This fall, IMRF will hold elections for one Annuitant, two Employee, and one Executive Trustee.

Each will serve a three-year or five-year term.

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Board of Trustees Elections

Executive Trustee

Current Trustee Gwen Henry will return for a two-year term.

Her term will run January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027

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Gwen Henry Executive Trustee

Executive Trustee

Current Trustee Brian Townsend will return for a five-year term.

His term will run January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030

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Brian Townsend Executive Trustee

Applying for Benefits?

Please allow 8 weeks for your benefits to be processed.

Learn more about what to expect during the benefit application process.

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Next Exit: 8 Weeks Benefit Processing Time

Members and Retirees

Have you self-registered for a Member Access account?

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Employers

Helpful how-to resources are available in the Employer Access Learning Center.

Answers to employer questions are on the FAQ page.

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Employers:

Learn about your role as an Authorized Agent or Employer Representative!

Now in two separate 90-minute webinar sessions

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2020 Authorized Agent Webinar

Member Services

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IMRF Recent News
Newspapers
October 30, 2025
IMRF Website Maintenance
The IMRF website will be down for maintenance on Saturday beginning at 7 AM.
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Illinois State Capitol
September 11, 2025
Transfer Service from Article 3 Police Pension to IMRF
Starting January 1, 2026, eligible IMRF members have six months to transfer service credit from Article 3 to IMRF SLEP.
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Board Room
September 10, 2025
Highlights of the August 2025 Board Meeting
Board establishes Strategic Objectives for new Strategic Plan, passes resolution, and welcomes new units of government.
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Register for Webinars
Authorized Agent Webinar
August 1, 2025
Authorized Agent Webinars
Learn about your role as an IMRF Authorized Agent.
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Glass Half Full Webinar 2020
March 13, 2025
Your Glass is Half Full Workshop Webinar
Learn about your pension and your benefits as an IMRF member.
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PreRetirement
February 20, 2025
Pre-Retirement Workshop Webinar
Learn the steps you must take before and during the retirement application process.
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