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Important Reminder for Active Members
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Important Reminder for Active Members

Please take a moment to verify that the Fund has a copy of your birth certificate, your spouse's birth certificate (if applicable), and documentation for all eligible children listed in your records. 

For your convenience, documents may be uploaded securely through the Member Portal [Member Portal]. Copies may also be submitted by mail, drop-off, fax, or secure email. Maintaining complete and current records allows the Fund to serve you more efficiently and effectively. In the event of an unexpected accident, illness, or other emergency, having the necessary documentation already on file can help reduce delays, paperwork, and administrative burdens for your loved ones during a difficult time. We strongly encourage all active members to review their records and submit any missing documentation as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us keep your Fund records accurate, complete, and up to date. Contact Member Services if you have questions at (312) 726-5823 or email info@fabf.org. 

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2026 Board Meetings

To review Board Meeting dates and documents, please click the link below.

Board Meetings

Member Trustee Election Information

Notice of Active Member Elections 2026
Under provisions of Section 6-175 of Chapter 40, Act 5, Article 6 of the Illinois Pension Code, an election will be held to fill the office of Active Firefighter Member Trustee of the Retirement Board which becomes vacant December 1, 2026, by reason of the expiration of the term of a present incumbent. Click here to read more.

Under provisions of the Illinois Pension Code, an election was held to fill the office of the Annuitant Member Trustee of the Retirement Board. The new term will run from December 1, 2025, through December 1, 2028.  Click here to see the certified results.

Click here to see the posted election notice for more details

Only one active member candidate registered a ‘Statement of Candidacy’ for the Fall Election. Accordingly, the Election Committee recommended that he be affirmed as the winner of the Active Member Trustee Election. His new term runs through December 1, 2028. Click here to see the certified results.

Click here to see the posted election notice for more details

Pre-Retirement Seminar

The 2026 Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar is scheduled to be held at Guaranteed Rate Field (Sox Park) in the Wintrust Conference and Learning Center. The date for the seminar is Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is limited to 120 and we are at capacity for the spring event. Please register with the Fund via email at seminar@fabf.org to confirm participation or cancel if your plans have changed. 

Click here for more information and planning materials

Observed Holidays

Office Closed:

  • New Year's Holiday Observed
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
  • Lincoln's Birthday Observed
  • President's Day
  • Pulaski Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Observed
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
  • Christmas Holiday Observed