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TRS Seeks Global Products for Public Equity Portfolio
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is inviting proposals from one or more active investment managers to oversee global equity strategies within its approximately $25 billion public equity portfolio.
Details about the strategies under consideration are available on the TRS website:
Active Searches | Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
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On Sunday, January 5, 2025, President Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, into law. This legislation, passed with bipartisan support, repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of Americans.
Celebrating 50 Years: TRS Marks a Half-century of Service at Northern Location
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
Positive Financial Trajectory: TRS Funded Status Improves
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
Members of TRS Board of Trustees Reappointed
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Kevin Blackburn, Michael Goetz and David Miller will continue to serve as members of the Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees after being reappointed for an additional four-year term by Governor JB Pritzker.
TRS Issues RFP Seeking Private Equity Investment Consulting Services
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Janelle Gurnsey, Director of Public Relations
trs_communications@trsil.org
TRS Issues RFP Seeking Real Estate and Real Asset Investment Consulting Services
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The Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide real estate and real asset investment consultant services to assist the System in making prudent investment decisions related to the TRS investment program.
To help TRS Investment Approach Prioritizes Member Asset Protection
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Contact: Director of Public Relations Janelle Gurnsey
Phone: 217-652-6435
Email: trs_communications@trsil.org
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees approved an asset allocation plan that maintains the System's targeted risk profile and current return expectations. The allocation focuses on enhanced liquidity and protection during volatile markets.