Illinois Federation
NARFE has ten regions, covering federations and their chapters in the U.S. and other countries. The Illinois Federation of Chapters, and the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Federations comprise Region 04. We represent our chapters, their members across Illinois (1,481) and National only members who live here (2,007). Our 3,488 members* are part of the Illinois Federal Family.
Of the almost 135,000 persons in the Illinois Federal Family, 53% are annuitants (retirees), 26% are active employees and 21% are U.S. Postal Service employees. While advocating for our members’ issues, we indirectly represent the concerns of all active and retired federal employees living or working in Illinois.
We were chartered in 1957 with 11 chapters; we now have 17. See our Chapters page or the NARFE Find a Chapter tool to locate one near you. Our four districts are each led by a District Vice-President; they assist their chapters and represent them at federation board meetings.
NARFE has an online, internal community, FEDHub, where members can discuss a variety of topics relevant to active employees, retirees and their spouses and/or survivors. Our federation has a FEDHub community to discuss subjects pertinent to Illinois. Check out either or both to learn more about your federal benefits, get answers to your specific questions or help out your fellow members.
Note: NARFE does not require you to join a chapter to use your member benefits, such as our magazine and webinars. You would be a National only member and would be represented by the Illinois Federation. You would only pay National dues.
Illinois Federation Vacancies
Read the extract of the Federation Policy Book for the position duties. To get more information, use the Contact Federation President form. Thank you for your interest!