Growing a Business Is a Bit Like Raising Kids
For people who know I have twins, a common question I get asked is: “Are the twins letting you sleep at night?” Max and Theo have been good sleepers for some time now. They let Erica and me get a…
July 2026
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $308 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2026
Pair of $1 Million+ Returns Start Off New Fiscal Year Strong Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $307.8 million in missing money to more than 567,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the I-CASH program during Fiscal Year 2026.…
Treasurer Frerichs Bill to Help Nonprofits Increase Investment Opportunities Is Now Law
Bipartisan support in House & Senate, Governor’s input and signature helped make this legislation possible SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ measure to expand investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across the state is now law after Gov. JB Pritzker…
Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois
Funds Will Support Housing and Food Programs in Aurora, Elgin, Aledo, Galesburg, Danville, Herrin, Peru, Pittsfield, and Chicago Key Points: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced $195,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations across the state that…
Helping You Build Good Money Habits
The 1980s seemed to be peak suntanning culture in America. In movies, the cool kids had a deep, dark tan. The ads for sunscreen focused on getting a nice even brown. In the summer, it seemed like everyone was grabbing…