Illinois § 5-125
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-125, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-125.
Present employees - Age 57 in service - Amount of annuity. (a) A present employee who attains age 57 or more while in service, having credit from sums accumulated for age and service annuity and prior service annuity sufficient to provide annuity as of his age at such time equal to that to which he would have had a right if employee contributions by salary deductions and city contributions had been made in accordance with this Article applicable to age and service annuity during his entire period of service until he attained age 57, is entitled to such age and service annuity and prior service annuity when he withdraws. (b) A present employee who attains age 57 or more while in service and who has not to his credit for age and service annuity and prior service annuity the amount described in paragraph (a) above is entitled on the date of his withdrawal to such age and service annuity and prior service annuity as can be provided by the amount to his credit for such annuities. (Source: P.A. 81-1536.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-125
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-125 cover?
Section 5-125 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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