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09/24/2026

Over 3,000 local governments have employees who participate in IMRF, this includes school districts, townships, villages, cities, and counties. It also includes special districts like park districts, library districts, mosquito abatement districts, and more.

09/21/2026

This week, join us for free “Estate Planning Toolbox” virtual workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday. Register today! 💻

It will take approximately eight weeks to process your benefit after the later of – the date IMRF receives all required information OR your benefit effective date. This includes retirements, death benefits, and disability benefits. For member contribution refunds and Voluntary Additional Contribut...

09/17/2026

Learn about some of the most common terms IMRF uses to describe your benefits and learn where to find important resources by exploring the ABC’s of IMRF. 🔤

There are many terms that IMRF commonly uses to describe benefits and policies.

09/14/2026

📢 It’s not too late! 📢

egister now for the free retiree virtual workshops this week about “Understanding Medicare Choices.” Register now and join us!

It will take approximately eight weeks to process your benefit after the later of – the date IMRF receives all required information OR your benefit effective date. This includes retirements, death benefits, and disability benefits. For member contribution refunds and Voluntary Additional Contribut...

09/11/2026

Remembering the lives lost, the heroes who supported our communities, and the families forever changed on September 11, 2001. Never forget.

09/09/2026

🚨 One week! 🚨 Sign up today for IMRF’s FREE, virtual Financial Workshops TODAY!!

Join us next week for workshops about Medicare and the following week for workshops about estate planning. Register below. ⬇️

Understand Medicare choices and create an Estate Planning Toolbox.

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day!

IMRF offices will be closed Monday, September 7. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8.

09/02/2026

This September IMRF will be hosting FREE, virtual Financial Workshops for retirees about Medicare choices and estate planning.

Learn how these topics intersect with IMRF benefits and register for these workshops in the link below. 👇

https://www.imrf.org/en/news/2026/08-august/financial-workshops-and-imrf

08/28/2026

Following a thorough nationwide search, the IMRF Board of Trustees has appointed Vladimir Shuliga as IMRF’s next executive director, effective immediately.

Shuliga joined IMRF in 2017 and most recently served as interim executive director. Please join us in congratulating him on his appointment.

Learn more here: https://www.imrf.org/en/news/2026/08-august/board-appoints-imrf-executive-director-08282026

08/26/2026

Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? IMRF’s new “Your Road to Retirement” on-demand webinar explains your future benefits and walks through the next steps as you get ready to retire.

View description and recording of IMRF's Your Road to Retirement webinar offered exclusively to members.