Former state school employee Mary Klaas, who retired in August 2016, saved $111,871 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.
The top 50 highest paid teachers in Lisle CUSD 202 each earned more than $87,000.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Fenton CHSD 100 on its "Financial Recognition" list.
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Glenbard Township HSD 87 each earned more than $140,000.
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 each earned more than $111,000.
The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Salt Creek SD 48 each earned more than $84,000.
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Downers Grove GSD 58 each earned more than $98,000.
The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Gower SD 62 each earned more than $108,000.
The top 50 highest paid teachers in Elmhurst SD 205 each earned more than $126,000.
The top 20 highest paid teachers in Butler SD 53 each earned more than $99,000.
The top 50 highest paid teachers in Hinsdale Township HSD 86 each earned more than $127,000.
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Naperville CUSD 203 each earned more than $135,000.
The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Addison SD 4 each earned more than $83,000.
The top 20 highest paid teachers in Benjamin SD 25 each earned more than $94,000.