IMRF News

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Newspapers
March 13, 2024
Working in New Employer Access
Learn how to get started in the new system.
Newspapers
March 8, 2024
Member Access is in Major Transition
Learn what to expect during this change.
Board Room
March 5, 2024
Highlights of the February 2024 Board Meeting
Board approves rates, discusses strategic plan, and more.
Employer Access Training
March 2, 2024
Employer Open Forums
Get live assistance with new Employer Access.
Newspapers
February 23, 2024
IMRF Investments News
Information from the February 2024 meeting.
Board Room
February 16, 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 23.
Newspapers
February 14, 2024
Public Website Under Construction; Secure Sites Unavailable 2/22 – 3/3
IMRF is getting ready to go live on March 4 with our new pension administration system.
Newspapers
February 9, 2024
Financial Results for FY 2023
Executive Director Brian Collins shares an update on IMRF's preliminary numbers for 2023.
Employer Access Training
January 19, 2024
New Employer Access Launching in March
Learn how to navigate the new Employer Access.
Newspapers
January 16, 2024
1099-Rs Now Available in Member Access
IMRF retirees can now access their 1099-R for 2023 in Member Access.
Newspapers
January 11, 2024
IMRF Office Will Close at Noon on Friday
IMRF's Oak Brook Office will close at noon on Friday, January 12 due to weather.
Newspapers
January 8, 2024
Important Payment and Banking Changes
Employers will soon be required to pay IMRF using a pre-authorized debit account.
Board Room
January 3, 2024
Highlights of the December 2023 Board Meeting
Board certified election results, appointed officers, set 2024 meeting dates and more.
Newspapers
December 27, 2023
IMRF Honors Jeffrey A. Stulir
IMRF thanks outgoing Employee Trustee, Jeffrey A. Stulir, for his service to the Board of Trustees.
Newspapers
December 18, 2023
2024 W-4P Form
The IRS has released the 2024 W-4P. File a new W-4P through our secure Member Access.
Newspapers
December 15, 2023
2023 Executive Trustee Election Results
Sue Stanish was re-elected & her term will run through December 31, 2028.
Newspapers
December 15, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the December 2023 meeting.
Board Room
December 11, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 15.
Board Room
December 1, 2023
Highlights of the November 2023 Board Meeting
Board approves 2024 rates, reviews Strategic Plan, and more.
Newspapers
November 17, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the November 2023 meeting.
Board Room
November 13, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 17.
Money
October 18, 2023
October is National Retirement Security Month
We encourage you to reflect on your retirement goals.
Board Room
October 12, 2023
Special Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 17.
Newspapers
October 12, 2023
How Does IMRF's Callback Assist Work?
Learn about this new feature for members.
Newspapers
September 29, 2023
New IMRF Employee Trustee Douglas Cycholl
Cycholl's term will run through December 31, 2025.
Board Room
September 7, 2023
Highlights of the August 2023 Board Meeting
Board reviews CEM report and discusses strategic plan objectives.
Employer Access Training
August 25, 2023
New Employer Access Launching Soon
Learn how to navigate the new Employer Access.
Newspapers
August 25, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the August 2023 meeting.
Board Room
August 21, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 25.
Money
August 18, 2023
Request for Proposals
IMRF has approved commitments to selected firms.
Illinois State Capitol
August 11, 2023
Recent Illinois Pension Law Changes
Learn about the impact for IMRF employers.
Retiree Financial Workhops
July 3, 2023
Retiree Financial Workshop Webinars
Understand Medicare choices and prevent financial fraud.
Board Room
June 8, 2023
Highlights of the May 2023 Board Meeting
Board receives update on actuarial valuation, approves 2023 Trustee election plan, and appoints Employee Trustee.
Newspapers
June 5, 2023
Financial Results for FY 2022
Executive Director Brian Collins shares an update on IMRF's preliminary numbers for 2022.
Newspapers
June 1, 2023
2023 13th Payment
The 2023 Supplemental Benefit Payment (13th Payment) will be direct deposited for eligible retirees on July 7, 2023. The amount will be 24.107% of your June benefit payment.
Newspapers
May 30, 2023
Jeffrey Stulir Appointed Employee Trustee
Stulir fills Employee Trustee vacancy. His term runs through December 31, 2023.
Newspapers
May 26, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the May 2023 meeting.
Board Room
May 22, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 26.
Newspapers
May 17, 2023
We Hear You and We Are Adjusting in Response
We apologize if you have had difficulty contacting us. We are doing multiple things to remedy this.
Newspapers
May 16, 2023
A Thank You to Tracie Mitchell
Thank you Tracie Mitchell for your work as IMRF Employee Trustee from January 2021 to April 2023.
Newspapers
April 3, 2023
2023 Employer Rate Webinars
IMRF will present a series of Employer Rate webinars in May.
Newspapers
March 31, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the March 2023 meeting.
Board Room
March 24, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 31.
Newspapers
March 8, 2023
The Market’s Effect on Employer Reserves
Are you a finance professional for an IMRF employer? If yes...
Money
February 17, 2023
Request for Proposals
IMRF requests proposals from firms that will deliver a multi-factor based U.S. Small Capitalization Equity Index.
Board Room
February 14, 2023
Highlights of the February 2023 Board Meeting
Board approves rates, discusses strategic plan. and more.
Newspapers
February 3, 2023
IMRF Investments News
Information from the February 2023 meeting.
Board Room
January 30, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 3.
Newspapers
January 30, 2023
2023 W-4P Form
The IRS has released the 2023 W-4P. File a new W-4P through our secure Member Access.
Newspapers
January 24, 2023
January EFTs delayed for alternate payees
The payment scheduled for January 26 will instead be deposited on February 1.
Board Room
January 20, 2023
Highlights of the January 2023 Board Meeting
Board sets committees for 2023.
Newspapers
January 18, 2023
1099-Rs Now Available in Member Access
IMRF retirees can now access their 1099-R for 2022 in Member Access.
Newspapers
January 11, 2023
IMRF Introduces its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
IMRF’s Strategic Plan is an actionable way to reach our goals.
Newspapers
January 10, 2023
IMRF Smooths Market Gains and Losses for Employer Rates
Investment returns vary each year. IMRF uses smoothing to limit employer rate volatility.
Board Room
January 6, 2023
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, January 12 via MS Teams at 3:00 PM.
Board Room
December 28, 2022
Highlights of the December 2022 Board Meeting
Board certified election results, approves diversity report, sets 2023 meeting dates and more.
Newspapers
December 21, 2022
IMRF Offices Closed
IMRF Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 22 due to weather.
Newspapers
December 16, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the December 2022 meeting.
Board Room
December 12, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 16.
Newspapers
December 7, 2022
IMRF and FTX
Information about IMRF's investment exposure to FTX
Board Room
December 5, 2022
Highlights of the November 2022 Board Meeting
Board approves 2023 rates, reviews Strategic Plan, discusses 2021 CEM Benchmarking Report and more.
Illinois State Capitol
December 1, 2022
Transfer IMRF Service to SERS
Eligible IMRF members have six months to transfer qualifying IMRF service credit to SERS.
Illinois State Capitol
December 1, 2022
Transfer Service from IMRF to Article 3 Police Pension
Eligible IMRF members have six months to transfer qualifying IMRF service credit to an Article 3 police pension fund.
Illinois State Capitol
December 1, 2022
IMRF Transfer Service Eligibility
Deadlines for eligible members to transfer service credit are approaching.
Newspapers
November 18, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the November 2022 meeting.
Newspapers
October 18, 2022
IMRF Wins GFOA "Triple Crown"
Public Finance Organization recognizes IMRF for excellence in reporting.
Newspapers
October 13, 2022
IMRF Stays Strong in Market Downturn
Be assured, your pension is safe!
Money
October 6, 2022
Voluntary Additional Contributions Quiz
Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the Voluntary Additional Contributions (VAC) program.
Newspapers
September 26, 2022
Tom Kuehne to Return as Executive Trustee
The Board of Trustees will certify Kuehne as Executive Trustee at its December Meeting.
Board Room
August 31, 2022
Highlights of the August 2022 Board Meeting
Board discusses new Strategic Plan, passes resolutions and more.
Newspapers
August 19, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the August 2022 meeting.
Board Room
August 11, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, August 19.
Newspapers
July 6, 2022
Angela Miller-May Receives Pacesetter Award
IMRF CIO - Angela Miller-May received the 2022 NASP Pacesetter Award for her practice of providing management opportunities for qualified women and minority-owned investment firms.
Illinois State Capitol
June 13, 2022
Transfer Service from Article 3 Police Pension to IMRF
Eligible IMRF members have six months to transfer service credit from Article 3 to IMRF SLEP.
Board Room
June 8, 2022
Highlights of the May 2022 Board Meeting
Board discusses Annual Valuation, Strategic Plan and more.
Retiree Financial Webinar 2021
June 6, 2022
Retiree Financial Workshop Webinars
A Financial Checkup is important. Learn how you can do your own review.
Newspapers
June 3, 2022
2022 13th Payment
The 2022 Supplemental Benefit Payment (13th Payment) will be direct deposited for eligible retirees on July 8, 2022. The amount will be 23.602% of your June benefit payment.
Newspapers
May 27, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the May 2022 meeting.
Illinois State Capitol
May 17, 2022
Transfer Service from IMRF to Article 3 Police Pension
Eligible IMRF members have six months to transfer qualifying IMRF service credit to an Article 3 police pension fund.
Board Room
May 12, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, May 27.
Newspapers
May 10, 2022
IMRF Wins GFOA "Triple Crown" Again
Public Finance Organization recognizes IMRF for excellence in reporting.
Money
April 8, 2022
Private Equity Investment Manager Search
IMRF requested proposals from U.S. MWDBE firms to provide Private Equity Investment Management Services.
Board Room
April 6, 2022
Highlights of the March 2022 Board Meeting
Board discusses Russian divestment and cybersecurity.
Newspapers
April 4, 2022
2022 Employer Rate Webinars
IMRF will present a series of Employer Rate webinars in May.
Newspapers
March 25, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the March 2022 meeting.
Board Room
March 21, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 25.
Board Room
February 22, 2022
Highlights of the February 2022 Board Meeting
Board approves rates, discusses strategic plan. and more.
Newspapers
February 11, 2022
IMRF Investments News
Information from the February 2022 meeting.
Newspapers
February 10, 2022
Financial Results for FY 2021
Executive Director Brian Collins shares an update on IMRF's preliminary numbers for 2021.
Board Room
February 4, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 AM on Friday, February 11.
Board Room
January 27, 2022
Legislative Committee Meeting
The IMRF Board Legislative Committee will meet on Monday, January 31 via MS Teams at 9:30 AM.
Newspapers
January 19, 2022
IMRF becomes Diversity in Action Initiative Signatory
IMRF is proud to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and industry.
Newspapers
January 18, 2022
1099-Rs Available Now in Member Access
IMRF retirees can now access their 1099-R for 2021 in Member Access.
Board Room
January 18, 2022
Highlights of the January 2022 Board Meeting
Board sets committees for 2022.
Newspapers
January 10, 2022
Updating your withholding? Use the 2021 W-4P
The IRS has updated IRS form W-4P for 2022. However IMRF can only accept the 2021 W-4P at this time.
Board Room
January 6, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
The IMRF Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, January 14 via telephone at 9:00 AM.
Board Room
January 5, 2022
Highlights of the December 2021 Board Meeting
Board certified election results, approves diversity report, sets 2022 meeting dates and more.