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Illinois State Universities Retirement System Press Releases

59 Press Releases
  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 12:54 GMT

    Important Notice about Protecting Your SURS Account

    The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) would like to alert members to a rise in sophisticated scam attempts targeting pension systems and financial institutions. Fraudsters have been using multiple tactics in an attempt to obtain confidential …

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  • Published on May 19, 2026 - 12:54 GMT

    Important Notice about Protecting Your SURS Account

    The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) would like to alert members to a rise in sophisticated scam attempts targeting pension systems and financial institutions. Fraudsters have been using multiple tactics in an attempt to obtain confidential …

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  • Published on May 13, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

    Claims Panel Committee Meeting Minutes

    The meeting of the Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8:35 a.m. The following Claims Panel Committee members were present: Ms. Carolyn Clifford, …

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  • Published on May 13, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

    Claims Panel Committee Meeting Minutes

    The meeting of the Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:06 a.m. The following Claims Panel Committee members were present: Mr. Daniel Gaumer, …

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  • Published on April 29, 2026 - 13:53 GMT

    Benefit Choice Period for Health Insurance Changes is May 1 – June 1, 2026

    The FY 2027 Benefit Choice Period to make health insurance changes is May 1 through June 1, 2026. This affects SURS active members as well as annuitants and survivors not enrolled in the Medicare Advantage Total Retiree Advantage Illinois (TRAIL) Program. …

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  • Published on April 29, 2026 - 13:53 GMT

    Benefit Choice Period for Health Insurance Changes is May 1 – June 1, 2026

    The FY 2027 Benefit Choice Period to make health insurance changes is May 1 through June 1, 2026. This affects SURS active members as well as annuitants and survivors not enrolled in the Medicare Advantage Total Retiree Advantage Illinois (TRAIL) Program. …

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  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

    Manager Decisions Voted on by SURS Board

    The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees met on April 16. SURS board took the following actions: Terminated Longtail Capital as a systematic trend following manager and Terminated Xponance Asset Management as a global equity …

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  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:04 GMT

    Manager Decisions Voted on by SURS Board

    The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees met on April 16. SURS board took the following actions: Terminated Longtail Capital as a systematic trend following manager and Terminated Xponance Asset Management as a global equity …

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  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:46 GMT

    Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

    The meeting of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Friday, March 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. This meeting was held in person at State Universities Retirement System in Champaign, IL. The following trustees were …

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  • Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

    Investment Committee Meeting Minutes

    This meeting of the of the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This meeting was held in person at State Universities Retirement System, in …

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  • Published on April 1, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

    Annual Financial Report Graphic Designer

    ID: RFP-50-26-01 The State Universities Retirement System is inviting qualified graphic design firms to submit competitive bids for the design and layout of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The selected Vendor will be responsible for the …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

    Proxy Advisory and Proxy Voting Services

    1. Would SURS consider selecting a service provider that cast votes in accordance with policy but does not offer recommendations i.e. all votes would be cast by the service provider without any items being returned to SURS staff for action? No – SURS would …

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  • Published on March 10, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

    Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

    Audit & Risk Committee Trustee Giertz presented the following motion: That the Audit & Risk Committee approve the Internal Audit Charter with changes directed by the committee as presented. The motion passed via the following roll call vote: …

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  • Published on March 10, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

    Legal & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes

    The meeting of the of the Legal & Legislative Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) convened on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. This meeting was held in person at Northern Trust in Chicago, IL, …

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  • Published on March 9, 2026 - 18:12 GMT

    SURS Board Votes on Manager Decisions

    The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees, during their meetings March 4, 5 and 6, voted to allocate $400 million to AQR for their Alternative Trends/Helix strategy to fund the Crisis Risk Offset program, pending successful contract …

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  • Published on January 30, 2026 - 19:20 GMT

    1099-R Tax Forms Are Now Available Online

    SURS has completed its paper mailing of the 2025 IRS Form 1099-R to each member or beneficiary who received a distribution in 2025. Members may log in to the SURS secure Member Website to retrieve a copy. The 1099-R forms can be found under the “My Payment …

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  • Published on December 10, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

    SURS Certifies FY 27 State Contribution, Invests in Optimized Trend Solution, Approves Effective Rate of Interest

    The trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) met on Dec. 4 and 5. On Dec. 5, 2025, the board approved SURS fiscal year 2027 certified state contribution of $2,366,144,000. Each year, an independent actuary retained by SURS evaluates the …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

    2026 Dates for Annuity and Disability Payments

    12/31/25 1/30/26 2/27/26 4/1/26 5/1/26 6/1/26 7/1/26 7/31/26 9/1/26 10/1/26 10/30/26 12/1/26 SURS issues annuity payments on the first of the month. In the event that the first appears on a weekend or holiday, SURS issues payments on the last working day …

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  • Published on October 27, 2025 - 17:34 GMT

    SURS Approves Private Equity Investment, CRO Commitment, Approves Preliminary FY27 State Contribution

    Champaign, IL – The State Universities Retirement System’s Board of Trustees voted on October 23 to commit $150 million dollars to Fairview Lincoln Fund 1 Series D, subject to successful completion of contract negotiations, based upon the recommendations …

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  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

    Cybersecurity Month and SURS

    In recognition of the importance of cybersecurity, the State of Illinois has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Month. Take 10 minutes to review your online security habits. Your future self (and your retirement funds) will thank you! 1. During …

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