Federal Advocacy

Follow Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ federal advocacy on issues affecting Illinois residents, communities and programs, and efforts to bring resources to the state.

Illinois state flag with eagle and shield

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces New Grants to Address Hunger After Federal Cuts

Applications Accepted Through July 31 Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a new grant program to help volunteer groups battling hunger and food insecurity in the wake of federal government cuts to critical food programs. Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants provide up to $5,000 to volunteer-driven food pantries, soup kitchens, and similar nonprofit organizations with no full-time employees. Frerichs launched the grant program after the Trump administration cut funding for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and a program…

Read MoreIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces New Grants to Address Hunger After Federal Cuts
Illinois State Flag featured next to a white Spanish Colonial Revival style building

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown An estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown. The loans will be issued through participating banks and credit unions across Illinois, with money made available through the Treasurer’s linked-deposit program. An estimated 153,000 federal employees live and work in Illinois. It is…

Read MoreIllinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown