
2019


Treasurer Encourages Bright Start, Bright Directions Contributions on 5-29 Day, National College Savings Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2019 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901Visit ILCollegeSavings.com or Call 877.432.7444 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged families to open an Illinois 529 College Savings plan or make an additional contribution…

May 29, 2019 – Treasurer Encourages Bright Start, Bright Directions Contributions on 5-29 Day, National College Savings Day
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The fund assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less. Money comes from
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2019 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Fall 2018: ▪Bella Ease dba Quincy Teen Reach in Quincy qualified for $25,000 ▪Centers for Changing Lives in Chicago qualified for $25,000 ▪Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern…

May 28, 2019 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Among Awardees of Treasurer’s Charitable Trust Grant Program
Read MoreMay 28, 2019 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Among Awardees of Treasurer’s Charitable Trust Grant Program
Record-Breaking $200 Million with Two Months
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2019 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Remaining in the Fiscal Year SPRINGFIELD — A record-breaking $200 million in forgotten cash and securities has been returned to its owners during the past 10 months, Illinois…

April 29, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $200 Million with Two Months Remaining in the Fiscal Year
Read MoreApril 29, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $200 Million with Two Months Remaining in the Fiscal Year
Treasurer Hosts Illinois College Savings Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2019 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced dates for the Illinois College Savings events to provide tax and investment professionals with important updates on Illinois’ Bright…

April 17, 2019 – Treasurer Frerichs Hosts Illinois College Savings Events
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IL Senate Passes Bill to Update Banking Rules for Cannabis Banking Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2019 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate today passed Senate Bill 2023. The legislation, championed by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, would prohibit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional…
