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May 3, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Read More
April 13, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Launches 2021 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Read More
April 6, 2021 - National ABLE Alliance Reaches $150 Million in Savings for People with Disabilities Read More
March 22, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Reminds Non-Profits of March 31 Deadline to Apply for $250,000 in Grants Available Through Charitable Trust Program Read More
March 15, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Earns $1 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Read More
March 4, 2020 - Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Treasurer Michael Frerichs Call on Congress to Pass Bill to Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills Read More
March 3, 2020 - Chicago-based Venture Capital firm Announces $70 Million CAST US Initiative for Black, Latinx, and Women Entrepreneurs Read More
March 1, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders During Women's History Month Read More
February 2, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Awards Illinois Leaders in Honor of Black History Month Read More
January 25, 2021 - State Treasurer Frerichs Announces $15 Billion Record for Illinois College Savings Plans Read More
January 19, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $250,000 Available Through Charitable Trust Program Read More
January 13, 2021 - Treasurer Frerichs Congratulates Newly Elected Speaker Welch Read More
January 12, 2021 - The College Savings Plans Network Elects New Leadership Read More
January 1, 2021 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Secretary of State Jesse White Saved Motorists $200,000 in 2020 Read More
December 21, 2020 - Give to a Bright Start College Savings Account Read More
December 17, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Leads Effort Calling on Facebook to Separate CEO and Board Chair to Reduce Investor Risk Amid Controversy Read More
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 Read More
November 23, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Money Match Program to Return $1.2 Million to 13,000 Illinois Taxpayers Read More
October 30, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Brings Home Fourth Consecutive Gold for Bright Start 529 Plan Read More
October 29, 2020 - City and State Treasurer Host Racial Equity Discussion with Bank Executives Read More
October 28, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Russell 3000 Companies to Disclose Board Diversity Data Read More
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 Read More
September 16, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Federal Government to Require More Consideration for Women, People of Color on Corporate Boards and Leadership Positions Read More
September 14, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs, Representative LaPointe Return $19,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Geographic Society of Chicago Read More
September 9, 2020 - Deadline Approaching for Illinois Small Non-Profits to Apply for Food, Housing Grant Funding Read More
September 3, 2020 - Milken Institute Releases Report Analyzing Costs of Higher Education Read More
August 18, 2020 - Treasurer Announces Winners for 2020 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Read More
August 11, 2020 - Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative Sees More Women and People of Color Gain Board Seats in 2020 Read More
August 5, 2020 - State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ I-CASH Program Eclipses $1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Returns Read More
June 29, 2020 - State Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for Food, Housing Charitable Trust Grants Read More
June 10, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Commemorative Coin Honoring Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Read More
May 27, 2020 - Southern Company Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 Read More
May 27, 2020 - Still Time to Submit Photos for the 8th Annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Read More
May 7, 2020 - Secretary of State White and Treasurer Frerichs Announce E-Check Payment Processor Fee Waived Through August 2, 2020 Read More
April 27, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Increases to $500 Million the Amount of Money Available to Small Businesses for Bridge Loans During COVID-19 Read More
April 15, 2020 - Grab Your Cameras and Submit Pictures for the Cream of the Crop Contest Read More
April 14, 2020 - Five State Treasurers Call on Manufacturers to Release Ventilator Repair Manuals Read More
April 9, 2020 - Charitable Trust Application Process Extended to April 30 Read More
March 23, 2020 - Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans for Businesses Available as Soon as This Week Read More
March 2, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs to Team Up with Zion Mayor McKinney, Sen. Bush & Rep. Mason to Reunite Residents with Unclaimed Property Read More
February 18, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs' Statement on President Donald Trump Granting Clemency to Former Governor Rod Blagojevich on Read More
February 7, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Awarded ESGR Patriot Award for Commitment to Illinois Veterans Read More
January 22, 2020 - Applications Now Being Accepted From Small Non-Profits For Treasurer Frerichs’ Charitable Trust Grant Program Read More
January 9, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs to Serve as Chair of National College Savings Organization Read More
December 23, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns $40,000 to Salvation Army in Time for Holiday Season Read More
December 16, 2019 - President Trump Must End Silence About $26 Billion National U.S. Savings Bond Loophole Read More
December 10, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns $19,000 to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter Read More
December 3, 2019 - Institutional Investors Renew Call for an Independent Board Chair at Facebook as Controversies Continue Unabated Read More
November 25, 2019 - Calling All Artists: Design the Coin to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote Read More
November 18, 2019 - Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Plan Succeeds in Fighting Nationwide Retirement Crisis Read More
November 6, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Residents to Claim the Cash and Property That Belongs to Them Read More
November 4, 2019 - State Treasurers Urge “Vote No” on Cardinal Health Director Related to Opioid Crisis Read More
October 24, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Third Gold Rating for Bright Start College Savings Plan Read More
October 17, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match’ Program To Return $1 Million to 8,000 Illinois Taxpayers Read More
September 26, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Urges Swift Passage of Federal SAFE Banking Act Read More
September 3, 2019 - Charitable Trust Program Commits $25K for Program to Provide Inmates with Employment & Training Opportunities Read More
August 19, 2019 - State Fair Live Auction Earns $173,684 Read More
August 7, 2019 - Cream of the Crop 2019 Photo Winners Announced Read More
July 18, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
June 4, 2019 - Dramatic 68% Vote for Independent Board Chair Strengthens Investors’ Call for Change at the Top of Facebook Read More
May 29, 2019 - Treasurer Encourages Bright Start, Bright Directions Contributions on 5-29 Day, National College Savings Day Read More
May 28, 2019 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Among Awardees of Treasurer’s Charitable Trust Grant Program Read More
April 29, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $200 Million with Two Months Remaining in the Fiscal Year Read More
April 17, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Hosts Illinois College Savings Events Read More
April 4, 2019 - Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Update Banking Rules for Cannabis Banking Industry Read More
April 1, 2019 - Annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open Read More
March 18, 2019 - Treasurer Warns Illinois' Cannabis Industry Could Collapse Unless Banking Rules Updated Read More
March 11, 2019 - Treasurer Returns Purple Heart to Family of WWII Veteran Read More
March 4, 2019 - Treasurer Celebrates $1 Million in New Retirement Savings After Launch of Secure Choice Read More
February 14, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Minimum Wage Increase Read More
January 18, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins Local Non-Profits to Encourage Applicants for the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Read More
December 3, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs’ ‘Money Match II’ Program To Return $1.5 Million to Taxpayers in Time for Holidays Read More
November 18, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs to Host Illinois College Savings Summit Read More
October 30, 2018 - Illinois' 529 College Savings Plans Earn Top Ratings, Remain Among Best in Nation Read More
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 Read More
October 16, 2018 - Treasurer Testifies on Strides to Increase Opportunities to Minority Investment Firms Read More
October 4, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs and Comptroller Mendoza Launch New Bill Backlog Program Read More
September 26, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Cook County: $6,885,020 Read More
September 25, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Jackson, Williamson Counties: $79,646 Read More
September 25, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Madison, St. Clair Counties: $358,560 Read More
September 24, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Peoria County: $131,884 Read More
September 17, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Winnebago County: $2123,191 Read More
September 11, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Adams County: $38,880 Read More
September 4, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Tax Payers; Approximate Value in Champaign County: $210,755 Read More
August 29, 2018 - Rauner Amendatory Veto Will Waste Money Read More
August 27, 2018 - State Treasurer Frerichs, Staff Attend Sandwich Fair to Share Information about Programs that Invest in Illinois Families Read More
August 27, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' Bill to Pay Down Bill Backlog and Save Up to $100 Million Each Year Becomes Law Read More
August 22, 2018 - Rauner Uses Veto in Stunning Power Grab Read More
August 22, 2018 - Illinois Renews $10 Million Investment in Israel Bonds Read More
August 15, 2018 - Statement on Veto of HB4923 Retirement Savings Program Read More
August 6, 2018 - Cream of the Crop Photo 2018 Winners Read More
August 3, 2018 - Statement on Veto of HB4922 Read More
July 9, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $180 Million to Individuals, Employers and Non-Profits Read More
June 27, 2018 - Janus v AFSCME Ruling Undermines Organized Labor Read More
June 20, 2018 - DeKalb County Community Gardens Among Awardees of Treasurer Frerichs’ Charitable Trust Grant Program Read More
June 18, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Bicentennial Coin Contest Winner Read More
June 5, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Prohibit Rebate Cards that Charge Fees Read More
June 1, 2018 - Public Voting Now Open For Illinois’ Bicentennial Coin Contest Read More
May 24, 2018 - More Than 100 Military Medals Remain Unclaimed Read More
May 21, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Block Workers Rights Read More
May 21, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs to Host Illinois College Savings Summit Read More
May 18, 2018 - Top Proxy Advisory Firms Support Frerichs, Other Investors’ Proposal to Make Changes at Facebook Read More
May 14, 2018 - Does the State of Illinois Have Your Money? Read More
April 23, 2018 - Last Call: Submit Your Design for Illinois' Bicentennial Medallion Read More
April 2, 2018 - Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open Read More
March 26, 2018 - New Website Makes it Easier to Track Illinois Investments Read More
March 12, 2018 - Proposed Law Would Protect Crooked Businesses That Wrongfully Keep Taxpayer Money, Property Read More
March 6, 2018 - Contest to Design Illinois' Bicentennial Medallion Now Open Read More
February 27, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs Drops Lawsuit as Kemper Agrees to Audits to Find Unpaid Life Insurance Policies Read More
February 22, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces $500 Million Investment to Boost Economy in Rural Illinois Read More
January 29, 2018 - $1.3 Million in ABLE Savings Captured in First Year Read More
January 18, 2018 - New Federal Tax Breaks Do Not Apply to Illinois Taxes When Paying Private Grade, High School Expenses Read More
January 12, 2018 - Secure Choice Board Selects Investment Managers and Contracts with Ascensus to Manage Retirement Savings Program Read More
January 2, 2018 - Claiming Your Cash and Property Just Got Easier Read More
December 19, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran Killed in Action Read More
December 12, 2017 - Treasurer’s Office Hopes to Reunite Illinois Residents with Extra Holiday Cash Read More
December 7, 2017 - Treasurers, comptrollers, controllers from across the U.S. warn of economic consequences of expelling Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders Read More
December 5, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Congressional Tax Plans Would Assign Social Security Number to a Fetus Read More
November 20, 2017 - Treasurer’s Office Kicks-Off Holiday Season with Online Auction Set to Begin Cyber Monday Read More
November 9, 2017 - Illinois Invests Additional $10 Million in Israel Bonds Read More
November 8, 2017 - Illinois Families Win as Senate Overrides Gov. Rauner’s Veto Of Life Insurance Reform Act Read More
November 6, 2017 - Treasurer's Response to Cardinal Health’s CEO Stepping Down Read More
November 6, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family of Vietnam Veteran Read More
November 2, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Congressional Tax Plan A Horror Story for Middle Class and Unemployed Read More
November 1, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Facebook to Take Action to Stop Fake News Read More
October 25, 2017 - Statement by Treasurer Frerichs on the Illinois House Vote to Override Governor’s Amendatory Veto of House Bill 302 Read More
October 24, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Delivers Gold for Illinois Read More
October 23, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Asks Court to Force Kemper Corp. to Allow State Audit of Life Insurance Policies Read More
September 7, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Reacts to Governor’s Delayed Decision To Refinance Debt that Carried up to 12 Percent Interest Read More
September 5, 2017 - State Treasurers Urge More Drug Companies to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic Read More
August 30, 2017 - Rauner Sides with Life Insurers Over Grieving Families Read More
August 24, 2017 - State Fair Live Auction Earns $117,000 Read More
August 22, 2017 - Roseland Hospital to Receive Loan Through Illinois Treasurer Frerichs’ Office Read More
August 21, 2017 - Frerichs Calls for Override of Governor Rauner’s Veto of Legislation to Crack Down on Companies that Avoid Paying Taxes Read More
August 9, 2017 - State Treasurer Frerichs, Chicago Lighthouse Announce Plan to Help Veterans, Visually Impaired Read More
August 7, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Governor Must Refinance Debt And Save $2 Million Each Day Read More
August 4, 2017 - 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Winners Announced Read More
July 28, 2017 - Statement on McKesson Corp.’s Decision to Split the Roles of Chairman and CEO Read More
July 27, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Growth & Innovation Summit Attracts Top Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital Firms Provides Update on Portfolio, Aims to Grow Illinois Economy Read More
July 25, 2017 - Three State Treasurers Tell McKesson Corp. to Help Fight Heroin Epidemic Read More
July 21, 2017 - Illinois Secure Choice Board Selects Ascensus to Manage Retirement Savings Program Read More
July 20, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
July 17, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs’ I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $159 Million to Individuals, Employers and Non-Profits Read More
July 14, 2017 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Potential Junk Bond Status by Moody’s Read More
July 10, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Without Steps from Governor, Illinois Will Be Issued Junk Bond Status Read More
July 6, 2017 - Frerichs Budget Statement Read More
June 27, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Gov. Rauner to Sign Life Insurance Reform Act that Requires Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits Read More
June 8, 2017 - Illinois Leaders Call on Governor Bruce Rauner to Join the U.S. Climate Alliance Read More
June 6, 2017 - Sweeping Changes to Bright Start and Bright Directions to Expand Investments, Lower Fees Read More
June 2, 2017 - With Ratings This Low, Illinois Could Not Buy Its Own Bonds Read More
June 1, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Statement on Moody’s Credit Downgrade Read More
June 1, 2017 - Illinois Gets More Credit Downgrades after Failure to Reach a Budget Deal Read More
May 26, 2017 - Frerichs Urges Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation to Crack Down on Companies that Avoid Paying Taxes Read More
May 22, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Daughter of World War II Veteran Read More
May 18, 2017 - President Trump Repeals Retirement Savings Protections, Hurting Workers, Small Employers Read More
May 12, 2017 - Green Lending Program to Help Non-Profits and Faith-Based Organizations Read More
May 8, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Rauner Must Initiate Meaningful Budget Negotiations or Risk Junk Bond Status Read More
May 3, 2017 - Durbin, Frerichs Slam Republican Effort to Limit Americans' Retirement Savings Options Read More
May 3, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement Read More
April 26, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces First Quarter Investment Returns Read More
April 25, 2017 - Frerichs Proposal to Compel Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Dating Back to 1996 Passes Illinois House Read More
April 25, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Financial Literacy Partnership with Econ Illinois Read More
April 24, 2017 - Trump Trashes Protections for Students and Taxpayers Read More
April 13, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Illinois Residents with $2.8 Billion in Unclaimed Property Read More
April 5, 2017 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Vietnam War Veteran Read More
March 20, 2017 - Frerichs Announces Online Auction of Unclaimed Property Read More
March 16, 2017 - The Illinois Funds Receives Top Credit Rating Read More
March 13, 2017 - 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open Read More
March 8, 2017 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Moves for More Women and Minorities on Corporate Boards Read More
March 6, 2017 - Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients Read More
March 2, 2017 - AARP, State Treasurer Urge U.S. Senate to Protect Retirement Security for Illinois Workers Read More
February 17, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on the Passing of Iconic U.S. House Leader, Congressman Bob Michel of Peoria Read More
February 13, 2017 - State Treasurers, U.S. Senator Burr, and Advocacy Groups Join Forces to Raise Awareness for Investment Program to Benefit Children, Adults with a Disability or Blindness Read More
February 1, 2017 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Fitch Ratings’ Decision to Lower Credit Rating Read More
January 30, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children and Adults with a Disability or Blindness Read More
January 26, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse Read More
January 23, 2017 - Frerichs Seeks Commonsense Change to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients Read More
January 13, 2017 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Roundtable Events in Itasca, Peoria, and Urbana Read More
January 12, 2017 - Frerichs Proposes Commonsense Change to Compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits Read More
December 13, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Daughter of Korean War Veteran Read More
December 1, 2016 - Statement on Wells Fargo’s Decision to Adopt Shareholder Resolution Requiring Independent Board Chair Read More
November 29, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair Read More
November 15, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Statement on Illinois Labor Relations Board Decision Read More
October 26, 2016 - Illinois 529 Plan Among Best in the Country Read More
October 21, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Leaders at LGBT History Month Celebration Read More
October 17, 2016 - Budget Impasse Continues to Impact Investment Earnings Read More
October 11, 2016 - Illinois Invests $10 Million in Israel Bonds Read More
October 3, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Suspends $30 Billion in Investment Activity from Wells Fargo for Predatory and Illegal Banking Practices Read More
September 30, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs to Cut Off Wells Fargo from Billions of Investment Dollars for Illegally Opening Consumer Accounts Read More
September 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Chicago Leaders And Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Read More
September 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Kemper To Detail Plans to Pay Life Insurance Policies Read More
September 15, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFP for Bright Start Direct Program Manager Read More
September 15, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Hosts Diverse Managers Forum to Encourage Growth and Business Opportunity in Illinois Read More
August 26, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Legislation To Require Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Is Signed into Law Read More
August 24, 2016 - Illinois to Enter Contract Negotiations on Behalf of Ten-State Consortium for ABLE Services Read More
August 23, 2016 - Unclaimed Property Auction Earns More than $171,000 Read More
August 22, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint Read More
August 15, 2016 - Frerichs Holds Statewide Hearings On Life Insurers That Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
August 11, 2016 - Stop by the Treasurer’s Tent at the Illinois State Fair Read More
August 8, 2016 - 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Winners Announced Read More
August 2, 2016 - Missed Investment Income Despite 6-Month Budget Read More
August 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
July 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs, Cook Co. Board President, Call on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
July 14, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
July 12, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Record-Setting $155 Million through I-Cash Program Read More
June 30, 2016 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement On General Assembly Budget Agreement Read More
June 30, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins Labor Secretary Perez to Promote New Consumer Protection Rule Read More
June 29, 2016 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Treasurer Frerichs to Join Labor Secretary Perez to Discuss New Consumer Protection Rule to Protect Retirement Savings Read More
June 27, 2016 - Deadline for 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Rapidly Approaching Read More
June 22, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFI for Advisor-sold 529 Plans Read More
June 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
June 17, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
June 16, 2016 - $45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online Read More
June 14, 2016 - Budget Impasse Projected to Cost $31 Million in 2016 Read More
June 9, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on Moody’s Decision to Lower Credit Bond Rating Read More
June 8, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Looks to Return Unclaimed Property to Quad Cities Residents Read More
June 8, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFP with Nine States to Assist People with Disabilities and Blindness Read More
June 7, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Nearly $19,000 to Carver Community Center Read More
June 3, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs to Return $19,000 to Carver Community Center on Behalf of Peoria-Native Richard Pryor Read More
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State, Local Leaders to Urge Corporate Board Diversity Joint Statement
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State, Local Leaders to Urge Corporate Board Diversity Read More
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Fights Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
May 31, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks to Reunite Putnam, Bureau, and LaSalle County Residents with Unclaimed Property Read More
May 24, 2016 - Illinois Celebrates Record-breaking Year on 529 Day Read More
May 24, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Asian Pacific American Month Read More
May 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases “Braver Report” Chronicling Allegations of Rutherford Administration Read More
May 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases “Braver Report” Chronicling Allegations of Rutherford Administration Braver Report
May 13, 2016 - 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open Read More
April 28, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Convinces Radio Shack To Surrender Uncashed Rebates Worth $140,000 Read More
April 22, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Passage of Higher Ed Funding Read More
April 19, 2016 - Misericordia Needs Candy Day Help Read More
April 14, 2016 - Illinois Joins Nine States to Assist Persons with Disabilities and Blindness Read More
April 13, 2016 - Frerichs, Martwick Fight Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
April 12, 2016 - Does the State of Illinois Have Your Money? Read More
April 12, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Central Illinois Residents with $156 Million in Unclaimed Property Read More
March 31, 2016 - Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund Gathering Read More
March 21, 2016 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
March 16, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Adds Rockford, Waterloo, to Ag Invest Roundtable Talks Read More
March 2, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on General Assembly’s Unsuccessful Override of Governor’s MAP Grant Tuition Assistance Veto Read More
March 1, 2016 - Illinois Invests $10 Million in Israel Bonds Read More
February 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on the Governor’s Decision to Veto MAP Grant Funding Read More
February 5, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Ag Invest Roundtable Events Read More
February 4, 2016 -Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Chicago Leaders in Honor of Black History Month Read More
February 2, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Ag Invest Roundtable Events Read More
January 26, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs to Invest More Than $220 Million in Illinois Tech Start-Ups Over Next Three Years Read More
January 22, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs to Announce $220 Million Dollar Investment for Illinois Tech Start-Ups Read More
January 21, 2016 - Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
January 15, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Statement on Governor’s Decision to Declare Negotiating Impasse with AFSCME Read More
January 5, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Makes Changes to Ag Invest Program to Help More Farmers Succeed Read More
December 8, 2015 - Unclaimed Property Auction Results: $73,000 Read More
November 24, 2015 - Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
November 16, 2015 - Labor Secretary Perez, Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announce Path for State-Based Retirement Programs Read More
November 2, 2015 - Kemper Companies Sue to Block Audit to Confirm Payment of Life Insurance Policies Read More
October 21, 2015 - Rating Agency Upgrades Illinois 529 Ranking Read More
October 20, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Speaks with LaSalle County Service Providers on Budget Impasse Read More
October 19, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Seeks to Return $4.2 Million in Unclaimed Money to Retailers Read More
October 15, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases Names of Owners of $123 Million in Unclaimed Property in Cook and Collar Counties Read More
October 6, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Lowers Fees for Popular College Savings Program Read More
September 15, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Western Illinois University Students, Spoon River Community College President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
September 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Senator Manar, Representative Scherer and Millikin University President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
September 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Senator Manar, Blackburn College President and Lewis & Clark Community College President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
August 31, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Stands with College Students to Urge a Resolution on MAP Grant Funding Read More
August 17, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Congratulate Cream of the Crop Winners on “Ag Day” at the Illinois State Fair Read More
August 10, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property
August 6, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Hosts State Treasurers to Discuss Implementation of ABLE Act Read More
August 5, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State Treasurers, Advocates to Raise Awareness about Efforts to Provide Financial Independence for People with Disabilities Read More
July 24, 2015 - Letter to Secretary Perez on Retirement Security Read More
July 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Partners with Credit Unions to Help People During Budget Impasse Read More
July 1, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks to Reunite Residents with Assets, Mementos Read More
June 8, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
June 2, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Suspends Two Banks for not Reinvesting in Low- Moderate-Income Communities Read More
May 22, 2015 - Launch a Child’s College Savings Plan for $25 Read More
May 11, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Opens Applications For New Internship Program Read More
April 27, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Identifies Office Challenges, Shares Plans to Help Families Succeed Read More
April 13, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Students to Participate in Photo Contest Promoting Agriculture Read More
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Metro-East Residents with Assets (PDF)
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Quad Cities Residents with Assets (PDF)
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Rockford Residents with Assets (PDF)
March 23, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Auction Results: $93,000 Read More
March 12, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
February 5, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Released the Following Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 11 Read More
January 26, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Office Performance Audit to Increase Efficiency and Transparency Read More
January 15, 2015 - Frerichs Orders End to Politics-as-usual in Treasurer’s Office Employee Bill of Rights (PDF)
January 15, 2015 - Frerichs Orders End to Politics-as-usual in Treasurer’s Office Read More
