Illinois § 5-145
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-145, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-145.
Minimum annuity to widow of present employee or of former policeman who re-entered service. If the annuity for a widow of a present employee, or of a policeman in the police service of the city prior to but not on the day before the effective date, who re-entered service after that date and before age 57 is less than the amount of annuity specified in this section, the widow shall receive the following annuity after the present employee's or policeman's death: an amount equal to the sum produced by multiplying $30 by the number of years of service, not in excess of 20, including his last year of service but in no case less than 7 1/2% of his final salary. The annuity shall be paid to the widow of a present employee or policeman who (1) dies in service, or (2) withdraws and enters upon annuity, or (3) has served 20 or more years and withdraws before age 50 and dies before he enters upon annuity. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 161.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-145
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-145 cover?
Section 5-145 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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