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May 2011 Update |
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Contact Info for Key Illinois Lawmakers | | CTPF is governed by Illinois law. Support legislation favorable to CTPF by contacting key lawmakers to share your voice. |
Governor
Pat Quinn
Springfield Office
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.0244 phone
888.261.3336 TTY
Chicago Office
Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, 16-100
Chicago, IL 60601
312.814.2121 phone
Senate President
John J. Cullerton
Springfield Office
327 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.2728 phone
217.782.3242 fax
District Office
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773.883.0770 phone
773.296.0993 fax
Speaker of the House
Michael J. Madigan
Springfield Office
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.5350 phone
217.524.1794 fax
mmadigan@hds.ilga.gov
District Office
6500 South Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60629
773.581.8000 phone
773.581.9414 fax
House Appropriations Committee
Elementary and Secondary Education
Rep. William Davis, Chair
Springfield Office
254-W Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.8197 phone
williamd@ilga.gov
District Office
1912 W. 174th Street
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
708.799.7300 phone
708.799.7377 Fax
House Personnel and Pensions Committee
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Chair
Springfield Office
261-S Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.3316 phone
217.789.6250 fax
District Office
8951 W. 151st Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
708.226.1999 phone
708.226.9068 fax
kevmac37@sbcglobal.net
Senate Pensions and Investments Committee
Kwame Raoul, chair
Springfield Office
122 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.5338 phone
217.558.6006 fax
District Office
1509 E. 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60615
773.363.1996 phone
773.681.7166 fax
raoulstaff@gmail.com |
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Snowbird? | | Help us stay in touch.... | |
If you're returning to Chicago for the summer, don't forget to file a change of address form with CTPF. Pension checks are not forwarded. You must complete a temporary change of address form to ensure proper mail delivery. Find forms at www.ctpf.org.
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Calling all Pension Reps!
Do you serve as a
CTPF Pension Representative? If you
do, please take a minute and send your e-mail address, school, and
cell phone number
(if you use text messaging) in an e-mail addressed to our pension representative coordinator at
pensionrep@ctpf.org.
PENSION REPS... SAVE THE DATE
The 7th annual pension representative seminar will be held on October 1, 2011, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 733 West Madison Street, Chicago. Registration information will be available in the summer.
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Senate Bill 512 Stalled.... |
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Legislative leaders issue statement indicating Pension Reform legislation is on hold until fall
CTPF members scored a small victory in the battle against Senate Bill 512, which would change pension benefits going forward for current employees. It appears that the bill and its amendment will not be put for a vote during this legislative session. Find a summary of the amendment to SB512 here. Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross issued a joint statement indicating that they will not call the bill this legislative session. Instead, they plan to work over the summer to develop support for a pension reform bill. CTPF opposed the most recent version of the bill which shifted additional cost to employees while failing to guarantee that employers would contribute to the pension system. Your phone calls are making a difference. Legislators reportedly received a record number of calls from constituents during the past few weeks. The flood of calls has undoubtedly helped to slow down the pension "reform" legislation. |
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CTPF Benefits Available to Parties to Civil Unions
Effective June 1, 2011, all pension benefits previously made available to a married person and his or her spouse, are now benefits available to the parties to a civil union. Parties to a civil union may be same- or opposite-sex couples. CTPF has offered health insurance to domestic partners and their dependents for many years, but the changes to Illinois law will entitle parties to a registered civil union to all the benefits of married couples. These benefits include surviving spouse pensions and the right to continue health insurance following the death of a qualified member. Publications will be reprinted as needed, and this change will be included in CTPF publications and information printed after June 1, 2011. Click here to read CTPF's Civil Union notice. |
2011 CTPF Board of Trustee Elections will be held November 4
Teacher Trustees
Teachers and other active contributors (other than Principals/ Administrators) will elect two Trustees to serve three-year terms from November 2011 to November 2014.
Pensioner Trustees
The Pensioner Trustee Election will be conducted by mail ballot. The official date for the election is November 4, 2011. Pensioners will elect three Trustees to serve two-year terms from November 2011 to November 2013.
Click here for additional election information including eligibility and nomination packet information.
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Considering Retirement in 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015? Plan now for the road ahead....
There is still time to travel to CTPF this summer and enjoy one of our Road Map to Retirement Information Sessions. These informative seminars, hosted by CTPF member services and health benefits staff, can get you started down the right path. You'll learn more about vacation day payouts, the 2.2 upgrade option, your post-retirement health insurance choices, and other important retirement topics.
Sessions will be offered July 12th and August 10th
(attend one)
10 a.m. - 12 noon, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Seminars will be held in the CTPF office 203 North LaSalle Street, suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60601-1231
Reservations are required and are now being accepted. Call 312.641.4464 to register. See below for parking and transit information. |
Legislative Update
The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund is governed by Illinois law. Changes to the governance of the fund begin in Springfield, Ill. CTPF encourages all members to take an active role contacting legislators and advocating for the fund. Click here for find additional information and a complete list of the fund's legislative priorities for 2010-2011.
Reject Senate Bill 512
CTPF encourages its members to contact their legislators and the state's legislative leadership to encourage them to reject Senate Bill 512. An amendment to the bill calls for major changes in pensions for current employees. The bill appears to be on hold until the fall veto session, but it's critical that lawmakers continue to hear from their constituents. Please consider calling, faxing, or visiting your legislators' home offices over the summer and ask your elected officials to support, not cut, pensions for Chicago's teachers.
The bill does not call for changes to pensions for current retirees.
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 Pension Payment Schedule
The schedule for mailing checks/direct deposit advices and the date for posting direct deposits can be found by clicking here.
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Visiting CTPF
Scheduled appointments with Member Services counselors are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., but wait times will vary and may be lengthy during busy periods. An appointment is always recommended.
Call 312.641.4464 to schedule an appointment. CTPF is located at 203 North LaSalle Street, suite 2600 Chicago, Illinois 60601-1231
Parking and Transit Information The 203 North LaSalle building has a self-park garage and easy CTA access.
Reduced parking vouchers, available from the office, can be bought for $15, (check only, no cash). The CTA's blue, green, brown, pink, purple, and orange lines all stop at Clark and Lake.
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CALENDAR
CTPF election nomination packets were made available from Member Services beginning May 1. Packets must be returned by September 30 to the CTPF election coordinator.
June
9 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
July
4 Independence Day holiday, office closed
12 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m., attend one,
Road Map to Retirement Information Sessions, CTPF office
21 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
August
10 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m., attend one,
Road Map to Retirement Information Sessions, CTPF office
18 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
September
5 Labor Day, CTPF office closed
15 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
30 5:00 p.m., completed nomination packets due to CTPF election coordinator
October
1 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pension Representative Seminar, Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Chicago
10 Columbus Day, CTPF office closed
20 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
November
4 Teacher Trustee Elections conducted in schools.
Pensioner Trustee Election conducted by mail.
11 Veterans Day, CTPF office closed
17 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, open to the public, CTPF office
24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday, CTPF office closed
December
8 9:30 a.m., Trustee Meeting, (tentative) open to the public, CTPF office
26 Christmas holiday observed, CTPF office closed |
CTPF MISSION STATEMENT
To provide, protect, and enhance the present and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiaries through efficient and effective management of benefit programs, investment practices and customer service, and to commit to earning and keeping the respect and trust of the participants through quality service and by protecting retirement benefits, in compliance with applicable laws and standards.
CTPF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John F. O'Brill, president
Maria J. Rodriguez, vice president
Walter E. Pilditch, financial secretary
Mary Sharon Reilly, recording secretary
Lois W. Ashford
Jeffery Blackwell
Alberto A. Carrero, Jr.
Peggy A. Davis
Jeanne Marie Freed
Chris N. Kotis
Jay C. Rehak
James F. Ward
Kevin B. Huber, executive director
Office/Mailing Information
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund
203 North LaSalle Street, suite 2600
Chicago, Illinois 60601-1231
312.641.4464 p.
312.641.7185 f. |
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