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Archer Avenue 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 2025 Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15 stepping off at 12:00 p.m. The route will followArcher Avenue East from Oak Park to Merrimac.

This year's Honorary Grand Marshals are: Chicago Police Officers Enrique Martinez, James “Jim” Crowley, Luis Huesca, and Aréanah M. Preston. Chicago Firefighters Jermaine Pelt, Lieutenant Kevin Ward, Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk, and EMT Andrew Price.

Proceeds to benefit the Get Behind the Vest program and the EMWQ Retirees’ Widows’ and Children’s’ Assistance Fund.

For participation and sponsorship information, visit www.archerave-stpatricksparade.local150.org

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2024 Board Meetings

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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 2025 Spring 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, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is limited to 120 and we are at capacity for the spring event. We have tentatively set the Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar for September 27 at the same venue. 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

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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