Resources & Insights
Educational articles, advocacy updates, FAQs, and community resources to help members stay informed, engaged, and confident in pension advocacy. Explore by topic below.
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2026 Legislative Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides a plain-language overview of Illinois pension protections, Tier 2 concerns, CTPF funding health, and why pension advocacy matters for current and future educators.


Understanding Pension Advocacy
A plain-language resource explaining what pension advocacy means, why it matters for CTPF members, and how education, transparency, and public participation help protect earned benefits.
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Find educational resources, advocacy updates, FAQs, videos, and PAG news organized by topic.
Pension Education
Plain-language resources on pensions, retirement security, defined benefit plans, and CTPF-related topics.
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Advocacy & Legislation
Updates on pension policy, legislative developments, advocacy priorities, and issues PAG is monitoring.
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FAQs
Answers to questions about PAG, pension advocacy, CTPF-related topics, events, donations, and ways to stay involved.
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Videos & Podcasts
Educational videos, interviews, event recordings, and podcast-style conversations from PAG and community partners.
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News & Updates
PAG announcements, event recaps, community updates, founder messages, and organizational news.
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External Resources
Helpful links to pension, education, labor, retiree, and public information resources.
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Latest from PAG
Recent blog posts, updates, educational resources, event recaps, and media from Pension Advocacy Group.
news & updates
September CTPF Board Watch
Get a closer look at the September CTPF meetings, including contribution discipline, investment consultant oversight, administrative expenses, tax levy transparency, and access to historical records. Read Post →

advocacy & Legislation
Staying in the Fight
August was a full month, with legislator education efforts, a brief conversation with Mayor Brandon Johnson, CTPF investment consultant updates, health insurance developments, and retiree advocacy meetings. Read Post →

news & updates
Why PAG Is Asking Questions
We’re 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 →
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 →
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