External Resources

Find helpful links to pension, education, labor, retiree, and public information resources. These resources are provided to help members and supporters continue learning and stay connected to the broader pension and public education landscape.

Pension & Retirement

For CTPF, pension fund resources, retirement planning basics, and Illinois pension information.

Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund

Official information about CTPF benefits, member resources, board information, and fund updates.
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Illinois Pension Code

The official Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) section governing public pension systems in Illinois, including provisions related to CTPF.
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Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability — Pension Reports

Legislative research and reports on Illinois retirement systems, pension funding, and related policy issues.
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Education & Labor

Explore organizations and resources connected to public education, labor advocacy, and the issues affecting Chicago educators, retirees, and school communities.

Chicago Teachers Union

Represents Chicago educators and school staff while advocating for public education, working conditions, member rights, and school communities.
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Retired Teachers Association of Chicago

Supports retired Chicago Public Schools educators and provides resources, advocacy, and community connection for retired teachers.
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Chicago Teachers Union – Retiree Members

Provides information and connection opportunities for retired CTU members who want to stay engaged with their union community.
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Government & Legislative Resources

Use these official government and legislative resources to follow Illinois laws, track public policy issues, identify elected officials, and better understand decisions that may affect public education and pension advocacy.

Illinois General Assembly

The official site for Illinois legislation, public acts, the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Illinois Constitution, legislative schedules, and bill searches.
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Find My Elected Officials

A tool from the Illinois State Board of Elections that helps residents identify their federal, state, and local elected officials by address.
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Illinois State Board of Education — Evidence-Based Funding

Information on Illinois’ school funding formula and resources related to how state funding is distributed to school districts.
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Latest from PAG

Recent blog posts, updates, educational resources, event recaps, and media from Pension Advocacy Group.

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news & updates

Why PAG Is Asking Questions

PAG is asking hard questions about CTPF’s funded ratio, dedicated tax levy revenue, investment consultant decisions, health insurance, and property tax timing. Read More →

advocacy & legislation

2026 Legislative Fact Sheet

Check out our plain-language summary of Illinois pension protections, Tier 2 concerns, and PAG’s legislative priorities for CTPF members. Download Fact Sheet →

news & updates

What It Means to Leave People Behind

From the Amerasian Homecoming Act to Tier 2, she connects personal memory, public policy, and PAG’s next chapter. Read Post →

News & Updates

Senior Prom: Summer Fundraiser

Senior Prom was a beautiful reminder of why this work matters. Thank you to everyone who made the fundraiser (and Tina’s birthday celebration) so memorable. Read Recap →

PAG NEWS

Unimaginable Joy

Tina reflects on a Yukon trip that helped her realize her work to protect earned benefits did not have to end after her time as a CTPF Trustee – it could take a new shape through PAG. Read Post →

pension advocacy

From Springfield: Day of Action

On May 27th, PAG joined educators, retirees, workers, and community advocates in Springfield for a Day of Action focused on public education, retirement security, and the importance of showing up. Read Recap →

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