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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.

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

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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

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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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