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2013 Actuarial Valuations Show Improved Funding, Extended Solvency

The latest actuarial valuations show that in 2013 investment returns of over 15% increased the funded status to 56.6% (from 53.5% in 2012) and extended the solvency forecast by four years. Click the link below for additional information.

CastleArk Selected for Small Cap Growth Investment Services

The Retirement Board selected CastleArk Management, LLC, to manage a new allocation of $150 million in small cap growth domestic equities.

Spring 2014 Newsletter

The spring 2014 edition of Pension Notes, the member newsletter of the Cook County Pension Fund, is now available. Click below to view the newsletter online.

Free Health Screenings at Stroger Hospital on March 13

March 13 is World Kidney Day. Join the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois on March 13 at Stroger Hospital for free screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Click the link below to find out more.

Real Estate Emerging Manager Search

The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County invites the submission of proposals from qualified investment advisers to provide real estate emerging manager investment services. The RFP is available beginning January 31, 2014 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. (CDT), March 21, 2014. All respondents must complete or update by the submission deadline Callan Associates’ Manager Questionnaire which can be found at www.callan.com.

February and March Annuity Payments

Please note that February 1 and March 1 fall on Saturdays in 2014. Check with your bank regarding specific information about the availability of your funds for these dates if you participate in direct deposit. Paper checks delivered by mail will not be impacted.

Office Closed - January 28, 2014

Due to the dangerously cold weather, our office will be closed on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. We will reopen Wednesday January 29 at 8:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

1099Rs Mailed

All 1099R tax forms for annuity payments have been mailed. If you do not receive your 1099R by February 7, please contact our office for a reprint. Note: If you have moved, you must supply the Fund with a change of address prior to any reissue of a 1099R. Click the link below for more details.

Investing in Preventive Care

Our members invest in one aspect of a secure retirement by participating in the Cook County Pension Fund. This year, we encourage you to commit to preventive health care as an additional step towards a healthy, independent future.

Severe Weather - January 6, 2013

Due to inclement weather, please call (312) 603-1200 or email info@countypension.com with any benefit inquiries rather than visiting the office on Monday, January 6.

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News Archive

2013 Actuarial Valuations Show Improved Funding, Extended Solvency

CastleArk Selected for Small Cap Growth Investment Services

Spring 2014 Newsletter

Free Health Screenings at Stroger Hospital on March 13

Real Estate Emerging Manager Search

February and March Annuity Payments

Office Closed - January 28, 2014

1099Rs Mailed

Investing in Preventive Care

Severe Weather - January 6, 2013