As we mark the 50th
anniversary of Pension
News, we have an
opportunity to reflect
on something larger
than a publication.
For five decades,
these pages have
documented the
history of the Chicago
Teachers’ Pension Fund, the evolving
needs of our members, and the work
undertaken to protect the retirement
security of Chicago's educators. What
began as a simple letter known as the
“Pink Sheet” has become a record of
service, advocacy, and commitment that
spans generations.
Looking back through archived editions,
I am struck by how much has changed,
and how much has remained the
same. Early issues focused on pension
funding, legislative developments,
Trustee elections, retirement planning,
and member services. These topics
continue to shape our work today
because the mission of CTPF remains as
relevant today as it was fifty years ago:
to provide, protect, and enhance the
economic well-being of the educators
who dedicate their careers to serving
Chicago’s students.
As we look ahead, it is remarkable to
consider how much our communications
have evolved alongside Pension News.
What began as a simple printed newsletter
has grown into a broader commitment
to keeping members informed through
multiple channels, including email
updates, webinars, online resources, social
media, and the myCTPF Member Self-
Service Portal.
While Pension News remains an important
record of our shared history, timely
information increasingly reaches members
through digital platforms that allow
us to communicate more quickly and
efficiently. For that reason, I encourage
every member to register for myCTPF and
ensure their contact information remains
current. Registering is one of the best
ways to stay connected with CTPF and
receive information when it matters most.
The methods may have changed over the
past fifty years, but our commitment to
providing clear, reliable communication
and exceptional service remains as
strong as ever. As we celebrate this CTPF
milestone, I want to thank our members,
retirees, trustees, and staff for being part
of this story. Your dedication, engagement,
and advocacy have helped shape our past
and will continue to guide our future.
We are honored to serve you and remain
committed to preserving the trust you
place in us every day.
Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr.
Executive Director
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide, protect, and enhance the
present and future economic well being
of members, pensioners and beneficiaries
through efficient and effective management
of benefit programs, investment practices,
and customer service, and to commit to
earning and keeping the respect and trust
of the participants through quality service
and by protecting retirement benefits,
in compliance with applicable laws
and standards.
CTPF VISION
A premier retirement system, modeling
diversity, equity and inclusion, consistently
achieving top decile risk-adjusted returns
and highly rated by our members for
customer service excellence.
Legislative Updates
CTPF’s 2026 legislative priorities 3
2026 Funding Update
A review of current 2026 revenue 3
Pension News @50
A chronicle of CTPF history 4
Welcome New Members
Steps to take at the beginning
of your career 5
2026 State of the Fund
Publication highlights progress
made in FY 2026 6
Town Hall Webinar
The fall webinar will be held
Thursday, September 24, 2026 6
Pension Rep
Appreciation Event
Kicking off the school year with
appreciation 6
2026 Trustee Elections
Find information and a timeline of
Fall election events 7
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Your DEDICATION, ENGAGEMENT, and ADVOCACY
have helped shape our past and will continue to
GUIDE OUR FUTURE. We are HONORED to SERVE YOU
and remain COMMITTED to preserving the TRUST
you place in us every day.
CTPF BY THE NUMBERS
CTPF Member Services Team provides options for members who need assistance
with CTPF matters. Fiscal Year 2026 stats include:
64,298
calls
answered
383
in-person
appointments
641
virtual
appointments
15,572
emails
answered
258
phone counseling
appointments
2
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