September 3, 2026

Treasurer Frerichs and 2 other people standing outside at a construction site as the Chicago skyline is in the background, and a TV camera person is on the left

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs, Labor Leaders Highlight New Law Allowing Investment in Affordable Housing Ahead of Labor Day

AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Partnership Will Create Illinois Jobs, Build Affordable Housing, Generate Investment Returns Video will be available here: Ahead of Labor Day, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, labor leaders, and state legislators on Thursday highlighted a new law that will allow him to make investments to build more affordable housing. Senate Bill 3086, which passed with bipartisan support in late May, allows Treasurer Frerichs to invest in the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust. The fund focuses on building…

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