December 8, 2020
CIO Dhvani Shah to leave IMRF on December 28
An important announcement about IMRF's Chief Investment Officer.
CIO Dhvani Shah to leave IMRF on December 28
An important announcement about IMRF's Chief Investment Officer.
March 16, 2020
Sunshine Week 2020
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund spotlights transparency in governmental information during the annual Sunshine Week observance.
Sunshine Week 2020
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund spotlights transparency in governmental information during the annual Sunshine Week observance.
April 18, 2019
IMRF at IEA Assembly
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) supports our public school educators and support staff at the 165th Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly.
IMRF at IEA Assembly
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) supports our public school educators and support staff at the 165th Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly.
April 2, 2019
IMRF Named Plan Sponsor of the Year
PLANSPONSOR magazine recognizes the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) as the nation's top public defined benefit system.
IMRF Named Plan Sponsor of the Year
PLANSPONSOR magazine recognizes the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) as the nation's top public defined benefit system.
March 25, 2019
Alex Wallace Elected as IMRF Board President
Nationally-recognized retirement system taps Oswego resident to lead trustee board.
Alex Wallace Elected as IMRF Board President
Nationally-recognized retirement system taps Oswego resident to lead trustee board.
February 28, 2019
Sunshine Week 2019
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund spotlights transparency in governmental information during the annual Sunshine Week observance.
Sunshine Week 2019
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund spotlights transparency in governmental information during the annual Sunshine Week observance.
January 11, 2019
Effects of Assumed Rate of Return Reduction on IMRF Employers and Members
In December 2018, the IMRF Board of Trustees reduced the return it assumes it will earn on IMRF’s investment portfolio from 7.5% to 7.25%. This change affects IMRF employers and members in certain ways.
Effects of Assumed Rate of Return Reduction on IMRF Employers and Members
In December 2018, the IMRF Board of Trustees reduced the return it assumes it will earn on IMRF’s investment portfolio from 7.5% to 7.25%. This change affects IMRF employers and members in certain ways.
December 18, 2018
2018 Executive Trustee Election Results
Sue Stanish, a former IMRF board president, is reelected for another term as a trustee.
2018 Executive Trustee Election Results
Sue Stanish, a former IMRF board president, is reelected for another term as a trustee.
December 14, 2018
IMRF Board Reduces Assumed Rate of Return
IMRF Board of Trustees lowered the assumed rate of investment return from 7.5% to 7.25% net of fees.
IMRF Board Reduces Assumed Rate of Return
IMRF Board of Trustees lowered the assumed rate of investment return from 7.5% to 7.25% net of fees.
June 27, 2018
The 13th Payment: IMRF's Unique Benefit
The back story of the 13th payment, a benefit unique to IMRF and often misunderstood, even by the people who receive it.
The 13th Payment: IMRF's Unique Benefit
The back story of the 13th payment, a benefit unique to IMRF and often misunderstood, even by the people who receive it.
March 12, 2018
Sunshine Week 2018
Executive Director Brian Collins shares an overview of Sunshine Week and what it means for all of us in Illinois.
Sunshine Week 2018
Executive Director Brian Collins shares an overview of Sunshine Week and what it means for all of us in Illinois.
December 22, 2017
Incumbent IMRF Trustee Retains Seat
Village of Arlington Heights Finance Director/Treasurer Tom Kuehne re-elected to a five-year term
Incumbent IMRF Trustee Retains Seat
Village of Arlington Heights Finance Director/Treasurer Tom Kuehne re-elected to a five-year term
December 12, 2017
IMRF Achieves Gold Status from ILPEx
Respected statewide public retirement system receives prestigious excellence award.
IMRF Achieves Gold Status from ILPEx
Respected statewide public retirement system receives prestigious excellence award.
November 17, 2017
Memphis CFO named next Executive Director
The IMRF Board of Trustees today announced the hiring of City of Memphis Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance and Administration Brian Collins as the organization’s next executive director.
Memphis CFO named next Executive Director
The IMRF Board of Trustees today announced the hiring of City of Memphis Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance and Administration Brian Collins as the organization’s next executive director.
October 25, 2017
GFOA Awards IMRF for Excellence
Public finance organization recognizes IMRF for excellence, 43 times
GFOA Awards IMRF for Excellence
Public finance organization recognizes IMRF for excellence, 43 times
October 17, 2017
National Retirement Security Week 2017
IMRF joins a national weeklong celebration of savings.
National Retirement Security Week 2017
IMRF joins a national weeklong celebration of savings.
May 22, 2017
May 2017 Minority Commitments
Minority owned, fixed income firms receive $600 million in allocations from IMRF.
May 2017 Minority Commitments
Minority owned, fixed income firms receive $600 million in allocations from IMRF.
April 12, 2017
Rate Meetings, Returns, & Retirement
Retiring Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba shares news of positive returns and lower rates to employers statewide.
Rate Meetings, Returns, & Retirement
Retiring Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba shares news of positive returns and lower rates to employers statewide.
March 31, 2017
$110 Million Minority Commitment
The second-largest pension plan in Illinois commits $110 million to minority owned, private equity firms.
$110 Million Minority Commitment
The second-largest pension plan in Illinois commits $110 million to minority owned, private equity firms.
March 10, 2017
IMRF Spotlights Transparency for Members and More
Top-ranked Illinois retirement plan enjoys open communication with active employees, partners, retirees, the general public, and members of the press.
IMRF Spotlights Transparency for Members and More
Top-ranked Illinois retirement plan enjoys open communication with active employees, partners, retirees, the general public, and members of the press.
December 27, 2016
Oswego Resident Continues Service on IMRF Board
Incumbent Trustee Alex Wallace will retain his seat on the IMRF Board of Trustees.
Oswego Resident Continues Service on IMRF Board
Incumbent Trustee Alex Wallace will retain his seat on the IMRF Board of Trustees.
December 27, 2016
Chicagoan Re-Elected to Board of Trustees
Incumbent Executive Trustee David Miller retains his seat on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Chicagoan Re-Elected to Board of Trustees
Incumbent Executive Trustee David Miller retains his seat on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
October 10, 2016
Digital Age Brings New Ways to Save
IMRF applauds new interactive technology and savings tools during annual retirement week.
Digital Age Brings New Ways to Save
IMRF applauds new interactive technology and savings tools during annual retirement week.
September 9, 2016
IMRF Celebrates 75 Years with Pioneers
Nationally-ranked Illinois retirement plan shares anniversary with its “First Five” groundbreaking partners.
IMRF Celebrates 75 Years with Pioneers
Nationally-ranked Illinois retirement plan shares anniversary with its “First Five” groundbreaking partners.
April 18, 2016
Rates Reduced Despite Flat Financials
Information about IMRF's employer contribution rates for 2016.
Rates Reduced Despite Flat Financials
Information about IMRF's employer contribution rates for 2016.
March 14, 2016
2016 Brings "Standout" Status for IMRF
PLANSPONSOR just named the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund as a "Standout" as part of its 2016 "Awards for Excellence" program.
2016 Brings "Standout" Status for IMRF
PLANSPONSOR just named the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund as a "Standout" as part of its 2016 "Awards for Excellence" program.
March 10, 2016
IMRF Celebrates Sunshine Week
Illinois' best-funded public pension plan joins annual effort to promote open government and freedom of information.
IMRF Celebrates Sunshine Week
Illinois' best-funded public pension plan joins annual effort to promote open government and freedom of information.
March 10, 2016
ILPEx Conference and Awards Ceremony
IMRF employers invited to attend to learn about the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence.
ILPEx Conference and Awards Ceremony
IMRF employers invited to attend to learn about the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence.
March 4, 2016
IMRF Board Reconvenes for 2016
IMRF welcomes a new board member; three re-elected trustees return.
IMRF Board Reconvenes for 2016
IMRF welcomes a new board member; three re-elected trustees return.
February 29, 2016
IMRF Hits Top 50
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund moves into the top five percent of retirement plans in the U.S.
IMRF Hits Top 50
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund moves into the top five percent of retirement plans in the U.S.
December 10, 2015
IMRF Honors “Volunteer of the Year” with $1,000 Donation
IMRF thanks some worthy volunteers with a special breakfast and a $1K staff donation to one honoree’s preferred service organization.
IMRF Honors “Volunteer of the Year” with $1,000 Donation
IMRF thanks some worthy volunteers with a special breakfast and a $1K staff donation to one honoree’s preferred service organization.
December 2, 2015
IMRF Honors Carpentersville Retiree's Unlimited Service
Seventh volunteer to be honored by IMRF in 2015
IMRF Honors Carpentersville Retiree's Unlimited Service
Seventh volunteer to be honored by IMRF in 2015
November 20, 2015
IMRF Investments News
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Board of Trustees today approved three new real estate commitments, subject to satisfactory legal due diligence.
IMRF Investments News
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Board of Trustees today approved three new real estate commitments, subject to satisfactory legal due diligence.
November 17, 2015
IMRF Honors South Elgin Member's Aid To Survivor Families
Sixth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors South Elgin Member's Aid To Survivor Families
Sixth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
October 29, 2015
IMRF Honors Vermilion County Retiree's Therapeutic Healing Approach
Fifth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors Vermilion County Retiree's Therapeutic Healing Approach
Fifth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
September 29, 2015
IMRF Honors Lake Zurich Retiree's Dedication To The Environment
Fourth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors Lake Zurich Retiree's Dedication To The Environment
Fourth of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
August 17, 2015
IMRF Honors Carterville Retiree's Commitment to Volunteerism
Third of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors Carterville Retiree's Commitment to Volunteerism
Third of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
June 30, 2015
IMRF Honors Matteson Resident's Commitment to Volunteerism
Second of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors Matteson Resident's Commitment to Volunteerism
Second of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
June 8, 2015
IMRF Honors Rockford Retiree's Commitment to Volunteerism
First of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
IMRF Honors Rockford Retiree's Commitment to Volunteerism
First of seven volunteers to be honored by IMRF during 2015
May 29, 2015
IMRF commits $200 million to U.S. Value-Add Real Estate
The IMRF Board of Trustees approved four new commitments to U.S. value-added real estate, subject to satisfactory legal due diligence.
IMRF commits $200 million to U.S. Value-Add Real Estate
The IMRF Board of Trustees approved four new commitments to U.S. value-added real estate, subject to satisfactory legal due diligence.
April 7, 2015
Employer Contribution Rates to Decrease
The average employer contribution rate for the IMRF Regular Plan will fall from 12.58 percent of payroll in 2014 to 11.72 percent of payroll in 2015.
Employer Contribution Rates to Decrease
The average employer contribution rate for the IMRF Regular Plan will fall from 12.58 percent of payroll in 2014 to 11.72 percent of payroll in 2015.
March 23, 2015
IMRF Executive Director Appointed to the ILPEx Board of Trustees
IMRF Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba was appointed to the Illinois Performance Excellence (ILPEx) Board of Trustees. His three-year term begins March 26, 2015.
IMRF Executive Director Appointed to the ILPEx Board of Trustees
IMRF Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba was appointed to the Illinois Performance Excellence (ILPEx) Board of Trustees. His three-year term begins March 26, 2015.
February 17, 2015
IMRF launches new website corporate brand
IMRF – the best-funded statewide public pension in Illinois – launched a new and improved website and corporate brand earlier this month.
IMRF launches new website corporate brand
IMRF – the best-funded statewide public pension in Illinois – launched a new and improved website and corporate brand earlier this month.
February 3, 2015
David Miller Elected to IMRF Board
North Shore Sanitary District official David C. Miller was elected to the IMRF Board as an executive trustee.
David Miller Elected to IMRF Board
North Shore Sanitary District official David C. Miller was elected to the IMRF Board as an executive trustee.
February 3, 2015
Natalie Copper Re-Elected to IMRF Board
Former IMRF Board President Natalie Copper was re-elected to her second term as an IMRF Employee Trustee.
Natalie Copper Re-Elected to IMRF Board
Former IMRF Board President Natalie Copper was re-elected to her second term as an IMRF Employee Trustee.
January 31, 2015
New Website Announcement
In February 2015, IMRF—the best-funded statewide public pension in Illinois—is launching the new and improved IMRF website. Drawing from customer surveys and focus groups, IMRF designed the new website with the needs of IMRF members, retirees, participating employers, and the general public in mind. The website will feature an attractive, modern look and feel—including a new logo and color scheme—that reflect IMRF’s status as a national leader in the public pension industry.
New Website Announcement
In February 2015, IMRF—the best-funded statewide public pension in Illinois—is launching the new and improved IMRF website. Drawing from customer surveys and focus groups, IMRF designed the new website with the needs of IMRF members, retirees, participating employers, and the general public in mind. The website will feature an attractive, modern look and feel—including a new logo and color scheme—that reflect IMRF’s status as a national leader in the public pension industry.
December 5, 2014
IMRF Awarded 2014 Silver Award from Illinois Performance Excellence
Illinois Performance Excellence announces Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund of Oak Brook, IL is a recipient of the 2014 Silver Award.
IMRF Awarded 2014 Silver Award from Illinois Performance Excellence
Illinois Performance Excellence announces Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund of Oak Brook, IL is a recipient of the 2014 Silver Award.
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