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 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
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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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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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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November 4, 2019 – State Treasurers Urge “Vote No” on Cardinal Health Director Related to Opioid Crisis
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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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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 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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