2017
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ statement on the passing of former U.S. House Republican Leader Bob Michel: “Illinois has lost a true gentleman and leader. Bob’s demeanor and ability to listen…
February 13, 2017 – State Treasurers, U.S. Senator Burr, and Advocacy Groups Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Investment Program to Benefit Children, Adults with a Disability or Blindness
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2017 – State Treasurers, U.S. Senator Burr, and Advocacy Groups Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Investment Program to Benefit Children, Adults with a Disability or BlindnessAnnual contribution limits are tied to the federal gift tax amount, which today is $14,000. The
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749 For more information about ABLE accounts, please visit www.SavewithABLE.com . Who Would Qualify and Other Rules To qualify for an ABLE account, the account owner must have developed the disability or…
February 1, 2017 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Fitch Ratings’ Decision to Lower Credit Rating
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2017 – Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Fitch Ratings’ Decision to Lower Credit RatingIllinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Fitch Ratings’ Decision to Lower Credit Rating
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after Fitch Ratings’ decision to lower Illinois’ credit rating. It is the sixth time an agency…
January 30, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children and Adults with a Disability or Blindness
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children and Adults with a Disability or BlindnessTreasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 for Children and Adults with a Disability or Blindness CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage…
January 26, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2017 – Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget ImpasseTreasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 CHICAGO — The state of Illinois could have earned $8.8 million more in investment income in the fourth quarter of 2016 as a result of the year-long budget…