Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/9-198

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
     To issue a certificate showing the entire period of service rendered by a present employee prior to the effective date and the amounts to his credit for prior service and widow’s prior service annuity.