FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 6, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced sweeping changes to the Bright Start and Bright Directions college savings programs that will provide greater investment options at…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2017 CONTACT:Greg Rivara 312.814.1901Abdon Pallasch 312.835.3317 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ credit rating has fallen so low that the state is too risky an investment for even itself, Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following statement after Moody’s Investors Service issued more credit downgrades for Illinois: “Two credit downgrades in 24 hours further…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 26, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill to Level Playing Field SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign legislation that would prohibit companies…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2017 CONTACT:Paris Ervin 217.524.5749Greg Rivara 312.814.1901 About the Illinois Treasurer The Illinois Treasurer is the state’s chief investment officer and Frerichs is a Certified Public Finance Officer. He protects consumers by encouraging savings plans…