Celebrating 130 Years

On July 1, 2025, CTPF will celebrate its 130th anniversary. Throughout 2025, CTPF will commemorate this milestone of serving members, constituents, community, and citizens of Illinois with distinction 

130th Resolution 

CTPF Trustees launched the anniversary year by passing a resolution on January 16, 2025, in honor of the Fund’s 130th Anniversary. The 130th Anniversary provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the rich history of the Fund. Established on July 1, 1895, the Fund was established as the first teachers’ pension system in Illinois and the second in the nation. The pension plan was seen as an important way to help attract and retain professional teachers and to ensure their financial stability and dignity in retirement. The Fund began with 8,000 members and today includes more than 96,000 who depend on CTPF for their financial security in retirement. Click here to read the full 130th Resolution.

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Pictured from left to right: Trustees Vicki Kurzydlo, Quentin S. Washington, Recording Secretary, Lois Nelson, President, Jeffery Blackwell, Vice President, Jacquelyn Price Ward, Paula S. Barajas, and Tammie F. Vinson. Not pictured: Trustees Pedro Beiza, Mary Sharon Reilly, and Maria J. Rodriguez. 

CTPF History Timeline: Celebrating 130 Years

130th Collection: Moments That Matter

Call for Photos and Reflections

CTPF invites you to be a part of our milestone celebration by sharing your cherished memories with the community. We encourage you to submit your stories and photos to communications@ctpf.org. Please include your name, school, the approximate year the photo was taken, your current member status, and any other details you'd like to share about your time as a CTPF member. The subject line of your email should be: Your Name - 130th Submission. Moments That Matter submissions will be featured on this webpage and CTPF's social media platforms.