SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 2/18/2026

A special meeting of the Retirement Board of the Policemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, starting at 12 noon. The agenda for the special meeting can be viewed via this link. Please note that this meeting is subject to an in-person quorum of the Board, as […]

2026 Special Trustee Election Results

Thank you to all members who voted in the  2026 Special Election for the Office of Annuitant Member Trustee for the residual term that expires November 30, 2027. The election took place from January 29, 2026 thru February 9, 2026.  Per the independent election firm that administered the election, the results are as follows: -Saul […]

Notice of the Passing of PABF Trustee Thomas J. Lonergan III

It is with heavy hearts that we share news that PABF Trustee Thomas J. Lonergan III passed away on December 20, 2025. We are thankful for his tireless efforts as the trustee representing retired members and surviving spouses. We are also grateful for his the many years of dedicated service with the Chicago Police Department. […]

2024 Continuing Benefit Eligibility Affidavits – Due June 30, 2024

The Fund is in the process of sending Continuing Eligibility Affidavits to all Retired Members and Surviving Spouse Members. The Fund sends these out every few years to ensure that recipients of annuity benefits are valid. The ORIGINAL form must be completed in its entirety, must be notarized and returned to the Fund’s office (221 […]

Benefit Payment Participant Web Passport

Beginning in April, members who currently receive a monthly benefit from the Fund will have the opportunity to enroll in the “Benefit Payment Participant Web Passport” portal through the Fund’s custodian, Northern Trust. After completing a secure enrollment process, which involves providing key data elements to create a unique user ID and password, enrollees will […]

The Board Responds to False Allegations with Facts

The Retirement Board (“Board”) of the Policeman’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (“Fund”) prepared the attached report in response to a document authored by a person named Christopher Tobe and released in August 2021. The author misstated and omitted facts, overlooked governing law and relevant accounting standards, and ignored his professional training. As discussed […]

Added Security Measures

In order to provide an additional layer of protection for your accounts, Fund staff will be asking you to provide a copy of your state identification when you initiate changes to your personal information.  Thank you for your patience and know that we are taking this additional step for your protection.