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The Topics & Report newsletter is published to provide members, annuitants, and beneficiaries with information regarding retirement benefits, legislation, fund activity, and policy changes.

Summer 2009 (PDF)

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  • TRS Governance Revised by New State Ethics Law
  • Chief Investment Officer Named Acting Executive Director
  • Six Board of Trustees Members Appointed by Gov. Quinn
  • Upcoming Board Meetings
  • Legislative Update: End of Spring Session
  • A Federal Withholding Message to Annuitants and Survivors
  • Help Us "Go Green"
  • Defrauding TRS now a Felony
  • Three Web Videos Revised
  • Fall Member Meetings Explain Retirement Process and Benefits
  • Avoid Surprises when Purchasing Out-of-System Service
  • Exceed Post-retirement Limitations = Lose Pension

Spring 2009 (PDF)

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  • Executive Director's Message: Proposal to Cut Pension Funding
  • Send Your E-mail Address to Help TRS "Go Green"
  • Pending Bills in Illinois General Assembly
  • Chief Investment Officer Recognized for Excellence
  • Proposed Pension System Consolidation, Facts About Why TRS Opposes an Investment Consolidation
  • Annuitant Pension Checks Affected by Federal Stimlulus
  • Benefit Choice Period Allows for Health Insurance Changes
  • Experienced Board of Trustee Candidates Elected by Acclamation
  • 10 Retirement Process Steps for Eligible Members
  • Law Protects You from Losing Your TRS Contributions to Creditors
  • Teacher Has Refund Regret After Returning to Classroom
  • Newsletter's Duplicated Addresses Removed

Winter 2008-09 (PDF)

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  • Executive Director's Message: Investment Consolidation Proposal
  • Early 2009 Important Annuitant Reminders
  • What is the Windfall Elimination Provision?
  • TRS Benefits Report Mailed
  • Long-term Investment Performance Helps Offset Losses
  • Upcoming Board Meetings
  • Hometown Heroes: Central Illinois Teacher Receives Home Makeover
  • Exceed Post-retirement Limitations = Lose Pension
  • TRS Receives GFOA Award
  • TRS Board Election

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