FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 New, Commonsense Approach Uses Technology In 2017, the General Assembly authorized the treasurer’s office to identify properties that meet the one-owner, $2,000 cash criteria beginning in 2018. Once identified, the treasurer’s office works…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Rauner Action Likely Unconstitutional SPRINGFIELD — In a blatant display of financial mismanagement, Gov. Rauner used an amendatory veto to block a state treasurer’s initiative that would allow…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and staff will attend the Sandwich Fair to inform attendees about office programs that invest in their families. The treasurer’s booth…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2018 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SB 2858 Common Sense Approach to Saving Taxpayer Money SPRINGFIELD — Governor Rauner today signed a bipartisan measure that will pay overdue bills, earn a higher interest rate…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2018 CONTACT:Greg Rivara 312.814.1901Paris Ervin 217.524.5749 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a $10 million investment in Israel bonds. The investment matures in August 2021. Illinois now invests a total of $50…