Press Releases

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July 29, 2025 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2025 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

July 15, 2025 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $303 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2025

July 9, 2025 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to Illinoisans

July 2, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Lost Purple Heart to Family of D-Day Survivor

June 16, 2025 – Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card, Star Wars Memorabilia Part of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs I-CASH Auction

June 12, 2025 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns WW II Purple Heart to Suburban Geneva Family

29 de mayo de 2025 – En el Día 529, el Tesorero del Estado de Illinois, Michael Frerichs, invita a las familias a construir el futuro educativo de sus hijos con una cuenta de ahorro universitario 529.

May 29, 2025 – Observing 529 Day, Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for Future Education Costs through 529 College Savings Accounts

May 27, 2025 – Naperville Central High School Students Win Financial Literacy Competition, Head to Atlanta for Nationals June 1-2

May 21, 2025 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family That Had Four Sons Serve in WWII

May 13, 2025 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Winners

May 9, 2025 – Christian Care in Rock Island Receives $20,000 Grant from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs

May 9, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces 10 Small Nonprofits to Receive $200,000 In Charitable Trust Grants

April 24, 2025 – State Treasurer Frerichs Announces New Option for Illinois Students Struggling to Obtain Traditional College Loans

March 31, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Partners with Discovery Center Museum to Host $5.29 Admission Day on April 5 and Promote Bright Start 529 College Savings Program

March 11, 2025 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

March 4, 2025 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Eight Illinois Leaders in Honor of Women’s History Month

March 4, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Purchase of $10 Million in Israel Bonds

March 3, 2025 – Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs Celebrates Pulaski Day Announcing First-Ever Purchase Of $15 Million in Republic of Poland Bonds

February 25, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns $22 Million to Residents in January Through I-CASH

February 19, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces State Investment Earnings Up 11 Percent

February 18, 2025 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Downstate Leaders in Honor of Black History Month

February 10, 2025 – State Treasurer Frerichs, JPMorganChase Bring ‘Lincoln Ledger’ to Downtown Springfield

February 4, 2025 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Chicago Leaders In Honor of Black History Month

February 3, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Renewal of $15 Million in Israel Bonds

January 27, 2025 – Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Encourages People to Check for Missing Money During 2025 National Unclaimed Property Day

January 17, 2025 – Fitch Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds

January 14, 2025 – State Treasurer Frerichs Returned $299 Million In Missing Money in 2024

December 19, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $27,000 To The Salvation Army

December 16, 2024 – Midwest Investors Initiative Continues to Affect Change in Corporate Boards

December 10, 2024 – Struggling to Find a Holiday Gift? State Treasurer Frerichs Suggests Contributing to a College Savings Account

November 19, 2024 – State Treasurer Frerichs, Illinois Department of Labor Team Up to Return Unpaid Wages and Penalties to Illinois Workers

November 10, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Daughter of Late World War II Marine

October 30, 2024 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Office Publishes Annual Report on Small Business Spending

October 29, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Clinches Sixth Morningstar Gold Rating For Bright Start 529 Savings Plan

October 28, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes $130 Million in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio during September

October 23, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs, Chicago Children’s Museum To Host $5.29 Family Day Nov. 3

October 22, 2024 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds 140,000 Residents Getting Missing Money To Cash the Check

October 9, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois LGBTQ+ Leaders

September 25, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Missing Money to Nearly 140,000 Residents Through Enhanced Money Match

September 18, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Hispanic Leaders And Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 12, 2024 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Enhancements to Bright Start 529 College Savings

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August 28, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $1.5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During FY24

August 13, 2024 – Frerichs Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

August 12, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $301 Million to Residents in Fiscal Year 2024

August 7, 2024 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2024 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

August 5, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law

July 30, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces 10 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Chosen to Receive More Than $191,000 in Charitable Trust Grants

July 23, 2024 – Mike Singletary Football Card, Rolex Watch Among Items at Treasurer Frerichs’ Public Preview of State Fair Unclaimed Property Auction

July 1, 2024 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran

June 24, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Reduced Admission to Springfield Kidzeum Saturday, June 29

June 21, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $130 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During May

14 de junio de 2024 – El tesorero Frerichs anuncia la página web en español de I-CASH

June 14, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Spanish-Language I-CASH Website

13 de junio de 2024 – El tesorero Frerichs supera los 2,000 millones de dólares en propiedad no reclamada devuelta

June 13, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $2 Billion in Unclaimed Property Returned

June 10, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Schedules Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for June 17-21

June 5, 2024 – Last Call: 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Ends June 14; State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Illinois Students to Submit Entries Soon

May 30, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes $126 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During April

May 29, 2024 – In Observance of 529 Day, Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for Future Education through 529 College Savings Accounts

May 23, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart

May 16, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Thanks Lawmakers for Passing Bill Allowing Leftover College Savings Funds To Be Used for Retirement

May 15, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 13, 2024 – West Chicago High School Students Win Financial Literacy Competition, Head to Cleveland for Nationals May 19-20

May 13, 2024 – Stevenson High School Students Win Financial Literacy Competition, Head to Cleveland for Nationals May 19-20

May 13, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns More Than $20 Million to Illinois Residents in April

May 7, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Students to Submit Entries for Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by June 14

April 29, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Free Admission to Edwardsville Children’s Museum Saturday, May 4

April 25, 2024 – Federal Government Must Allow States To Return Unpaid U.S. Savings Bonds to Owners, Many of Whom are Black or People of Color

April 22, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes $124.6 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During March

April 17, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Investment Returns in CY 2023 Greater Than Gaming, Lottery and Cannabis

April 16, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Nearly $20 Million to Illinois Residents in March

April 9, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Residents with Unclaimed Property, Missing Money

April 2, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Free Admission to Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum Saturday, April 6

March 26, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes for Law Allowing Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used for Retirement Savings

March 25, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Women’s History Month

March 22, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes $120.6 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During February

March 21, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2024 Cream of the Crop Contest

March 18, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Champions Plan to Create Investment Pool for Nonprofit Organizations

March 12, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Nearly $20 Million in Missing Money in February

March 7, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Small Nonprofits to Apply for $200,000 in Charitable Trust Grants

March 4, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Bright Start College Savings Plan Named Best in the Nation

February 28, 2024 – Federal Government Shutdown Would Threaten Well-Being of Illinois Residents and Businesses, Says State Treasurer Michael Frerichs

February 22, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Downstate Leaders In Honor of Black History Month

February 20, 2024 – State Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $3 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio

February 13, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $17.2 Million in Missing Money in January

February 8, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs, Rep. Davis Return More Than $13,700 in Missing Money to Homewood Fire Department

February 5, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Chicago Leaders in Honor of Black History Month

January 31, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages People to Check for Cash and Property During National Unclaimed Property Day

January 22, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Made $1.33 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During 2023

January 18, 2024 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sets Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for January 22-26

January 12, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Warns of Federal Government Shutdown’s Impact on Illinois

January 4, 2024 – Treasurer Frerichs Returned $276 Million in Missing Money in 2023

January 2, 2024 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces 10 Illinois Nonprofit Groups Selected for More Than $182,000 in Charitable Trust Grants

December 27, 2023 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds New Parents to Claim $50 Deposit in Illinois 529 College Savings Account

December 20, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $64,500 To Salvation Army of Illinois

December 19, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $1.2 Billion In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During 2023

December 15, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Thanks Representative Mike Marron for His Legislative Service

December 11, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $47 Million In Missing Money Ahead of Holidays

December 7, 2023 – Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season?

November 29, 2023 – Online Auction of Unclaimed Property Ends December 1

November 17, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sets Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for November 27-December 1

November 8, 2023 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $18.9 Million In Missing Money in October

November 6, 2023 – Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative Seeks More Diversity on Corporate Boards

November 6, 2023 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Will County Family of WWII Veteran

November 6, 2023 – Returned Purple Hearts and Other Medals

November 2, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Additional $20 Million Investment in Israel

October 26, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Welcomes New Hampshire to National ABLE Alliance

October 23, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: Enhanced Money Match Returns Money Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

October 19, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes $118 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During September

October 18, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors LGBTQ+ Leaders

October 12, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Additional $10 Million Investment in Israel

October 6, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Elected as Next President of National Association of State Treasurers

October 4, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Hispanic Leaders And Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 25, 2023 – Illinois Secure Choice Helps Address Retirement Savings Crisis as Key Deadline for Small Businesses Approaches

September 19, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $124.6 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During August

September 11, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on the Passing of Representative Bill Black

September 7, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns Nearly $800,000 in Unclaimed Property at the 2023 Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair

September 5, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Expands Outreach Efforts For IL ABLE Savings Program

August 30, 2023 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes Initial Investment from Breakthrough FIRST Fund

August 24, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: If We Have Unclaimed Property for You, We’ll Just Send You the Check Up to $5,000

August 22, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes Record $121.6 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During July

August 8, 2023 – State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Winners of 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

August 4, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $11.5 Million In Unclaimed Property in July

August 1, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Auction of Unclaimed Property at the 2023 Illinois State Fair

July 31, 2023 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Launches Universal ‘First Steps’ College Savings Program

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July 27, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $115.7 Million In Investment Earnings For State Portfolio During June

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July 17, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Invites Nonprofits to Apply for $200,000 in Charitable Trust Grants

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July 10, 2023 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Provides New Loan Option for College Students

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June 26, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Eclipses $2 Billion in Investment Earnings Since Taking Office

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June 20, 2023 – FITCH Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds

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June 6, 2023 – Last Call: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Illinois Students to Submit Photos for 2023 Cream of the Crop Contest by June 12

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May 31, 2023 – Nine Illinois Nonprofit Groups Chosen for $175,000 in Charitable Trust Grants, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces

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May 26, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Calls on Young Illinois Photographers to Participate in 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by June 12

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May 22, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Discounted Admission to Museums in Observance of 529 Day, College Savings Day

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May 18, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $100.7 Million Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During April

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May 9, 2023 – State Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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May 8, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Young Photographers to Submit Entries for 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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April 25, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sets Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for May 1-5

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April 21, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $98.7 Million in Earnings for State Portfolio During March

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Quincy Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Sauk Valley Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Grundy County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite McHenry County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite LaSalle County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kendall County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kane County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Will County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite DeKalb County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Jefferson County Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Metro East Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Southern Illinois Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Springfield, Champaign, Decatur Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Peoria-Area Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Quad Cities Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 19, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Rockford-Area Residents with Unclaimed Property

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April 11, 2023 – Ag Invest Program Surpasses $1 Billion in Agriculture Lending During Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Administration

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April 6, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $22.7 Million in Unclaimed Property in March

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April 6, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Visits Rock Island County Treasurer Nick Camlin

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March 28, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Schedules Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for April 3-7

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March 20, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Non-Profits of March 31 Deadline to Apply for $200,000 in Grants Available Through Charitable Trust Program

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March 15, 2023 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Women’s History Month

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March 13, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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March 5, 2023 – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Army Specialist Kenneth R. Wiest of Downstate O’Fallon

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February 22, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Downstate Leaders In Honor of Black History Month

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February 8, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Chicago Leaders in Honor of Black History Month

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February 6, 2023 – Treasurer Frerichs Invites Nonprofits to Apply for $200,000 in Grants Available Through Charitable Trust Program

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February 1, 2023 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Schedules Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for February 6-10

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January 30, 2023 – New Features on Illinois’ ICash Website Make It Even Easier for People to Find Their Unclaimed Property

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January 17, 2023 – Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Hits $100 Million Mark

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December 20, 2022 – Need a Last-Minute Holiday Gift? Give to a Bright Start College Savings Account

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December 12, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $15,328 to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

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December 6, 2022 – Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season?

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November 29, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Kicks Off 2022 Holiday Season with Online Auction of Unclaimed Property

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November 15, 2022 – More U.S. Companies are Disclosing the Race, Ethnicity and Gender of Board Directors

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November 10, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks Additional Help with Operation Purple Heart

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October 17, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $11 Million to Chicago Man’s Family

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October 12, 2022 – Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Passes $90 Million Threshold

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September 26, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Lowers Fees on IL ABLE Accounts

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September 20, 2022 – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honored With College Savings Distinguished Service Award

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September 16, 2022 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Hispanic Leaders And Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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September 13, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer’s Office IT Team Among the Best in the World

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September 6, 2022 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Convinces Judge to Surrender $544,000 to Illinois Taxpayers Rather than Use it to Pay Bankruptcy Debt

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August 24, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Elected President of National, Bipartisan Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers Group

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August 17, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Unclaimed Property Auction at Illinois State Fair

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August 11, 2022 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Offers Free Seminars on Spending Bright Start Money

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August 8, 2022 – Another Record Year for Unclaimed Property: More than $1.5 Billion Returned Since Taking Office

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July 27, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2022 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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July 18, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Offers Tips on Tapping into Bright Start Money to Pay College Bills

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July 11, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns More than $45,000 to American Cancer Society

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June 24, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Responds to Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade

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June 14, 2022 – Last Call: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Students to Submit Photos for Cream of the Crop Contest by June 22

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June 21, 2022 – FITCH Gives Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds

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May 27, 2022 Past Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Winners Share Memories, Advice for Young Photographers

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May 18, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Unclaimed Property to Ukrainian Church

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May 15 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Key Milestone for Unclaimed Property Program

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May 3, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Responds to Draft Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite McHenry County Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Sauk Valley Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Rockford Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Quincy Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Quad Cities Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Peoria Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Mt. Vernon Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Morris Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Marion Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite La Salle Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kendall County Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kankakee Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kane County Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Galesburg Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Galena Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite DeKalb Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Decatur Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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May 2, 2022 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Bloomington-area Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money

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April 22, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2022 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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April 12, 2022 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Visits Sterling to Help Workers Retire with Dignity

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April 12, 2022 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Visits Normal to Help Workers Retire with Dignity

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April 11, 2022 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Visits Rockford to Help Workers Retire with Dignity

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March 30, 2022 – Treasurer Frerichs Meets with Secure Choice Participants in Peoria

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February 24, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs Returns $250,000 to Spelman College to Honor Final Wishes of Chicago Public School Teacher

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February 24, 2022 – Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs Returns $250,000 to Spelman College to Honor Final Wishes of Chicago Public School Teacher

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February 7, 2022 – Treasurer Frerichs Awards Illinois Leaders in Honor of Black History Month

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January 27, 2022 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Residents, Businesses, Non-Profits to Check for Cash and Property Owed to Them During National Unclaimed Property Day

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January 10, 2022 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $200,000 Available Through Charitable Trust Program

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January 3, 2022 – NAST Welcomes New Leadership for 2022

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December 15, 2021- Treasurer Frerichs Welcomes Michigan to the National ABLE Alliance – the Largest Savings Program Consortium in the Nation for People with Disabilities

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December 9, 2021 – Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season? You May Have Cash or Property Waiting to be Claimed at www.illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH

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November 2, 2021 – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Launches Operation Purple Heart

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October 28, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Fifth Gold Rating for Illinois’ Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan

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October 13, 2021 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sends Thousands of Letters to Encourage Residents to Claim Nearly $20 Million in Unclaimed Property

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October 7, 2021 – Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Accelerates Effort Calling on Russell 3000 Companies to Disclose Board Diversity Data

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September 28, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Reminds Small Non-Profits of Sept. 30th Deadline to Apply for $200,000 in Funding

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September 17, 2021 – IL State Treasurer Surprises Special Olympics Athletes with USA Games Reveal

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September 1, 2021 – llinois State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Fee Reductions for College Savers

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August 25, 2021 – Illinois State Fair Live Unclaimed Property Auction Earns $192,000

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August 12, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Winners for 2021 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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August 9, 2021 – FITCH Gives Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds

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August 5, 2021 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Program Returns $226 Million

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July 28, 2021 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair

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July 14, 2021 – Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative Moves Needle for More Women and Persons of Color on Corporate Boards

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July 13, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces $200,000 Available for Small Non-Profits in Illinois

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July 1, 2021 – Illinois Commission Working to Bring More Equity to Banking Reconvenes After One Year to Assess the Banks’ Progress

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June 22, 2021 – Last Call: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Students to Submit Photos by June 24 for the 2021 Cream of the Crop Contest

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June 14, 2021 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Launches “Illinois’ Greatest Returns” Series to Highlight Unique and Valuable Items Returned by the Illinois Unclaimed Property Program

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May 27, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Champions Retirement Savings Improvements

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May 19, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Reminds Military Families of More Than 100 Medals Waiting to be Claimed

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May 3, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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April 13, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Launches 2021 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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April 6, 2021 – National ABLE Alliance Reaches $150 Million in Savings for People with Disabilities

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March 22, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Reminds Non-Profits of March 31 Deadline to Apply for $250,000 in Grants Available Through Charitable Trust Program

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March 15, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Earns $1 Billion in Investment Earnings for State

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March 4, 2020 – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Treasurer Michael Frerichs Call on Congress to Pass Bill to Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills

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March 3, 2020 – Chicago-based Venture Capital firm Announces $70 Million CAST US Initiative for Black, Latinx, and Women Entrepreneurs

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March 1, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Women’s History Month

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February 2, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Awards Illinois Leaders in Honor of Black History Month

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January 25, 2021 – State Treasurer Frerichs Announces $15 Billion Record for Illinois College Savings Plans

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January 19, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $250,000 Available Through Charitable Trust Program

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January 13, 2021 – Treasurer Frerichs Congratulates Newly Elected Speaker Welch

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January 12, 2021 – The College Savings Plans Network Elects New Leadership

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January 1, 2021 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Secretary of State Jesse White Saved Motorists $200,000 in 2020

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December 21, 2020 – Give to a Bright Start College Savings Account

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December 17, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Leads Effort Calling on Facebook to Separate CEO and Board Chair to Reduce Investor Risk Amid Controversy

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December 4, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Pension Investments to Share Strategies Used in the Treasurer’s Office to Increase Opportunity for Diverse Investment Firms

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November 23, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs’ Money Match Program to Return $1.2 Million to 13,000 Illinois Taxpayers

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October 30, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Brings Home Fourth Consecutive Gold for Bright Start 529 Plan

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October 29, 2020 – City and State Treasurer Host Racial Equity Discussion with Bank Executives

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October 28, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Russell 3000 Companies to Disclose Board Diversity Data

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September 28, 2020 – Secretary of State Jesse White and Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announce Extension: E-Check Payment Processor Fee Now Waived Through Dec. 31, 2020

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September 16, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Federal Government to Require More Consideration for Women, People of Color on Corporate Boards and Leadership Positions

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September 14, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs, Representative LaPointe Return $19,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Geographic Society of Chicago

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September 9, 2020 – Deadline Approaching for Illinois Small Non-Profits to Apply for Food, Housing Grant Funding

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September 3, 2020 – Milken Institute Releases Report Analyzing Costs of Higher Education

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August 11, 2020 – Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative Sees More Women and People of Color Gain Board Seats in 2020

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August 5, 2020 – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ I-CASH Program Eclipses $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Returns

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June 29, 2020 – State Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for Food, Housing Charitable Trust Grants

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June 10, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Commemorative Coin Honoring Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment

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May 27, 2020 – Southern Company Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

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May 27, 2020 – Still Time to Submit Photos for the 8th Annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

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May 7, 2020 – Secretary of State White and Treasurer Frerichs Announce E-Check Payment Processor Fee Waived Through August 2, 2020

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April 27, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Increases to $500 Million the Amount of Money Available to Small Businesses for Bridge Loans During COVID-19

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April 15, 2020 – Grab Your Cameras and Submit Pictures for the Cream of the Crop Contest

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April 14, 2020 – Five State Treasurers Call on Manufacturers to Release Ventilator Repair Manuals

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April 9, 2020 – Charitable Trust Application Process Extended to April 30

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March 23, 2020 – Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans for Businesses Available as Soon as This Week

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March 2, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs to Team Up with Zion Mayor McKinney, Sen. Bush & Rep. Mason to Reunite Residents with Unclaimed Property

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February 18, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on President Donald Trump Granting Clemency to Former Governor Rod Blagojevich on

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February 7, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs Awarded ESGR Patriot Award for Commitment to Illinois Veterans

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January 9, 2020 – Treasurer Frerichs to Serve as Chair of National College Savings Organization

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December 23, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $40,000 to Salvation Army in Time for Holiday Season

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December 23, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $40,000 to Salvation Army in Time for Holiday Season

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December 16, 2019 – President Trump Must End Silence About $26 Billion National U.S. Savings Bond Loophole

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December 10, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns $19,000 to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter

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November 25, 2019 – Calling All Artists: Design the Coin to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote

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November 25, 2019 – Calling All Artists: Design the Coin to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote

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November 18, 2019 – Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Plan Succeeds in Fighting Nationwide Retirement Crisis

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November 6, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Residents to Claim the Cash and Property That Belongs to Them

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October 24, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Third Gold Rating for Bright Start College Savings Plan

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September 26, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Urges Swift Passage of Federal SAFE Banking Act

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September 3, 2019 – Charitable Trust Program Commits $25K for Program to Provide Inmates with Employment & Training Opportunities

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August 7, 2019 – Cream of the Crop 2019 Photo Winners Announced

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July 18, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair

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June 4, 2019 – Dramatic 68% Vote for Independent Board Chair Strengthens Investors’ Call for Change at the Top of Facebook

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May 29, 2019 – Treasurer Encourages Bright Start, Bright Directions Contributions on 5-29 Day, National College Savings Day

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May 28, 2019 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Among Awardees of Treasurer’s Charitable Trust Grant Program

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April 29, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $200 Million with Two Months Remaining in the Fiscal Year

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April 17, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Hosts Illinois College Savings Events

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April 4, 2019 – Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Update Banking Rules for Cannabis Banking Industry

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April 1, 2019 – Annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

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March 18, 2019 – Treasurer Warns Illinois’ Cannabis Industry Could Collapse Unless Banking Rules Updated

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March 11, 2019 – Treasurer Returns Purple Heart to Family of WWII Veteran

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March 4, 2019 – Treasurer Celebrates $1 Million in New Retirement Savings After Launch of Secure Choice

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February 14, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Minimum Wage Increase

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January 18, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Joins Local Non-Profits to Encourage Applicants for the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund

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December 3, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match II’ Program To Return $1.5 Million to Taxpayers in Time for Holidays

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November 18, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs to Host Illinois College Savings Summit

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October 30, 2018 – Illinois’ 529 College Savings Plans Earn Top Ratings, Remain Among Best in Nation

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October 17, 2018 – Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs, Rhode Island State Treasurer Magaziner, Pennsylvania Treasurer Torsella, and New York City Comptroller Stringer Press for Independent Board Chair at Facebook

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October 16, 2018 – Treasurer Testifies on Strides to Increase Opportunities to Minority Investment Firms

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October 4, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs and Comptroller Mendoza Launch New Bill Backlog Program

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September 26, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Cook County: $6,885,020

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September 25, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Jackson, Williamson Counties: $79,646

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September 25, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Madison, St. Clair Counties: $358,560

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September 24, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Peoria County: $131,884

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September 17, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Winnebago County: $2123,191

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September 11, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Adams County: $38,880

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September 4, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Tax Payers; Approximate Value in Champaign County: $210,755

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August 29, 2018 – Rauner Amendatory Veto Will Waste Money

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August 27, 2018 – State Treasurer Frerichs, Staff Attend Sandwich Fair to Share Information about Programs that Invest in Illinois Families

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August 27, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ Bill to Pay Down Bill Backlog and Save Up to $100 Million Each Year Becomes Law

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August 22, 2018 – Rauner Uses Veto in Stunning Power Grab

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August 22, 2018 – Illinois Renews $10 Million Investment in Israel Bonds

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August 15, 2018 – Statement on Veto of HB4923 Retirement Savings Program

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August 6, 2018 – Cream of the Crop Photo 2018 Winners

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August 3, 2018 – Statement on Veto of HB4922

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July 9, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $180 Million to Individuals, Employers and Non-Profits

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June 27, 2018 – Janus v AFSCME Ruling Undermines Organized Labor

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June 20, 2018 – DeKalb County Community Gardens Among Awardees of Treasurer Frerichs’ Charitable Trust Grant Program

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June 18, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Bicentennial Coin Contest Winner

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June 5, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Prohibit Rebate Cards that Charge Fees

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June 1, 2018 – Public Voting Now Open For Illinois’ Bicentennial Coin Contest

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May 24, 2018 – More Than 100 Military Medals Remain Unclaimed

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May 21, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Block Workers Rights

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May 21, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs to Host Illinois College Savings Summit

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May 18, 2018 – Top Proxy Advisory Firms Support Frerichs, Other Investors’ Proposal to Make Changes at Facebook

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May 14, 2018 – Does the State of Illinois Have Your Money?

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April 23, 2018 – Last Call: Submit Your Design for Illinois’ Bicentennial Medallion

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April 2, 2018 – Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

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March 26, 2018 – New Website Makes it Easier to Track Illinois Investments

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March 12, 2018 – Proposed Law Would Protect Crooked Businesses That Wrongfully Keep Taxpayer Money, Property

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March 6, 2018 – Contest to Design Illinois’ Bicentennial Medallion Now Open

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February 27, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Drops Lawsuit as Kemper Agrees to Audits to Find Unpaid Life Insurance Policies

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February 22, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces $500 Million Investment to Boost Economy in Rural Illinois

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January 29, 2018 – $1.3 Million in ABLE Savings Captured in First Year

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January 18, 2018 – New Federal Tax Breaks Do Not Apply to Illinois Taxes When Paying Private Grade, High School Expenses

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January 12, 2018 – Secure Choice Board Selects Investment Managers and Contracts with Ascensus to Manage Retirement Savings Program

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January 2, 2018 – Claiming Your Cash and Property Just Got Easier

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December 19, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran Killed in Action

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