2020

SPRINGFIELD — A grant program to help small non-profit organizations provide food and housing assistance will begin taking applications on July 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “With more families in need of help due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is putting a greater strain on non- profits that offer food and housing assistance,” Frerichs said. “We want to encourage these organizations to apply for the grant funding to carry out their mission to help families during this difficult time.” The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund assists small non-profits…

SPRINGFIELD — To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a new coin to honor this time in history. The coin can be purchased online by clicking here. “Illinois stands proud to be among the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment to give women a voice at the ballot box, a right that was unfortunately denied for many years,” Frerichs said. “We owe a great debt of gratitude to the women who…

SPRINGFIELD — As the June 24th deadline quickly approaches, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to get out, explore, and snap a few photos (while social distancing) to submit for the 2020 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The 8th annual contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “We have received some great submissions but want to encourage more young photographers to snap a few pictures and send to us for our annual photo contest,” Frerichs said. “This is a fun…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Southern Company (NASDAQ: SO) announced an updated climate strategy with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at its annual stockholder meeting today. Institutional investors praised the company’s move, re affirming the importance of carbon reduction efforts and the risks and opportunities for electric utilities, their shareholders and society at large. It is important that businesses prepare for the short- and long-term impacts of climate change. Failure to do so could cost companies billions and cause catastrophic impacts on communities. When affected companies set a…

In an effort to further encourage online transactions with the Secretary of State’s office at waive the payment processor fee associated with e- checks through August 2, 2020. White and Frerichs successfully partnered with National Cash Register (NCR) – the Treasurer’s approved payment processor company – to remove the e-check payment processing fee for three months. This e-Check payment processor fee will be waived for the following online services: • renewing a vehicle registration; • obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card; and • renewing a driver’s license with…