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EMWQ Widows and Children's Fund Assistance Continues
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EMWQ Widows and Children's Fund Assistance Continues

We are happy to continue the Fund’s support for the neediest widows and children of the Chicago Fire Department. Widows whose monthly pension is at the current minimum and all children under the age of 18 whose parent member died while in active service of the Chicago Fire Department will receive $1,100 in financial assistance this holiday season. The total amount of funds distributed this year from the Fund and EMWQ will be $431,200, which will be paid to 314 minimum annuity widows and 78 children. This is only possible because of the Gift Reserve maintained by the Fund and because of the generosity of firefighters, paramedics, retirees, and members of the community who contribute to the EMWQ Fund. If you would like to make a holiday contribution, please visit widowsandchildren.org. Thank You! 

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2024 Board Meetings

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

Board Meetings

Member Trustee Election Information

Under provisions of the Illinois Pension Code, an election will be held to fill the office of Active Firefighter Member Trustee of The Retirement Board. The position will become vacant on December 1, 2024, because of the expiration of the term of an incumbent. Ballots will be mailed to all active members eligible to vote no later than September 18, 2024.

Click here to see the posted election notice for more details

All members are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

The spring Pre-Retirement Seminar was another success! We received great feedback on the speakers, topics, and venue. The date and location for the Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar will be September 28, 2024, at the Wintrust Scout Lounge and Auditorium, Guaranteed Rate Field. The seminar will cover the FABF application process, healthcare options in retirement, social security, wills and estate planning, wellness, long-term care planning, deferred compensation utilization, and overall financial planning. Please contact the Fund at (312) 726-5823 or via email at seminar@fabf.org to confirm participation - seating is limited to 120 and spouses are welcome.

Click here for more information

Retirement Seminar Estate Planning Forms

Please note that these forms are draft forms and are to be used as tools in compiling your estate plan. Prior to executing, we recommend you consult with an attorney and tax professional to ensure that you are making decisions that are in the best interest of you and your estate. Please note that these forms may need to be updated based on Illinois law and we encourage you to confirm with an attorney and tax professional prior to execution.

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