2018
Record-Breaking $180 Million to Individuals,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Employers and Non-Profits SPRINGFIELD — A record-breaking $180 million in forgotten cash and stock was returned to individuals, employers and non-profits by the state treasurer’s office this past…
June 27, 2018 – Janus v AFSCME Ruling Undermines Organized Labor
Read MoreJune 27, 2018 – Janus v AFSCME Ruling Undermines Organized LaborFINAL Janus V AFSCME Statement June 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — “The Supreme Court turned its back on common sense today,” Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said in response to the court’s 5-4 decision in Janus vs.…
June 20, 2018 – DeKalb County Community Gardens Among Awardees of Treasurer Frerichs’ Charitable Trust Grant Program
Read MoreJune 20, 2018 – DeKalb County Community Gardens Among Awardees of Treasurer Frerichs’ Charitable Trust Grant ProgramThe fund assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less. Money comes from filing fees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 20, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 -Beacon Place in Waukegan qualified for $25,000 -Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois in Decatur qualified for $22,821 -Center for Companies That Care in Chicago qualified for…
June 18, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Bicentennial Coin Contest Winner
Read MoreJune 18, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Announces Bicentennial Coin Contest WinnerState Treasurer Frerichs Announces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Bicentennial Coin Contest Winner SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced Hayden Schumer of Chatham, Il., as the winner of the Bicentennial Coin Contest. The design…
June 5, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Prohibit Rebate Cards that Charge Fees
Read MoreJune 5, 2018 – Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Prohibit Rebate Cards that Charge FeesTreasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Prohibit Rebate Cards that Charge Fees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today called on Governor Bruce Rauner to sign House Bill 4922 into law to put a stop to companies that issue…