News & Announcements

The Illinois House of Representatives met for two days this week to consider overriding some of the $1.4 billion in cuts Gov. Rod Blagojevich made last week to the FY 2009 state budget. The House considered 33 separate override motions, passing six that restored $480 million.  However, unless the Senate convenes to consider these override motions, the funds will not be restored to the budget.  The Senate is not expected to meet until the November veto session.  more....

The Summer Leadership Academy will be held July 30 - Aug 1, 2008.  The SLA offers training to enhance your skills in association leadership, in the classroom, on the job, and in political decision-making circles, among others.  Whatever your interests, come to the SLA and enjoy 12 sessions in 3 days with almost 100 electives to choose from.  You can register online and save $10 off the $100 conference registration fee. What are you waiting for, Register today!

Learn about the retirement process, disability and death benefits, the Teachers’ Retirement Insurance Program, and more at our fall meetings. TRS will host 96 statewide meetings from September to November that are designed to explain the retirement process and to provide you with information about various benefits available through TRS.