Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

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Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $180,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois

Funds Will Support Food and Work Readiness Programs in Champaign, Charleston, Chicago, Downers Grove, Murphysboro, West Frankfort, and Westmont Key Points: Video available from Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced nearly $180,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations that help people in need by providing food and job training. The grants total $178,210. “These grants are important because they help nonprofits achieve their missions of serving others and strengthening communities,” Treasurer Frerichs said at a news conference at Synapse House, a…

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State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders in Celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month

AIDS Foundation Chicago CEO, About Face Theatre Artistic Director, 44th Ward Chicago Alderman Among Recipients Video of the event will be posted here: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to honor LGBTQ+ History Month and highlight the accomplishments of leaders in Illinois’ LGBTQ+ community. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the significant achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and their allies. Frerichs presented awards to leaders in business, community service, education, government, labor, sports, and arts and humanities. “We’ve come together today…

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Ryne Sandberg and Frank Thomas Baseball Cards, Egyptian Jewelry Boxes, Gold Coins Available at Treasurer Frerichs’ Online ICash Auction

Looking for Special and Memorable Gifts? You’ll Find Them at the Online Auction September 25-October 4 Auction catalog available here. A 1926 British Sovereign gold coin bearing the image of King George V, three Egyptian leather jewelry boxes, and baseball cards of Chicago legends Ryne Sandberg and Frank Thomas are among the treasures available at the online I-Cash auction September 25-October 4. “Our online auction offers a variety of distinctive, memorable items you can buy for yourself, a friend, or a loved one,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose…

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Treasurer Frerichs poses with the seven men and women who received Hispanic Heritage Month celebration awards

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Community Leaders in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Cubs Radio Announcer, Steinmetz College Prep Principal, National Museum of Mexican Art Curator Among Those Recognized Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the great achievements of Latino community leaders. Treasurer Frerichs honored nine individuals: the Spanish-language play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks; a brother and sister who own several Chicago-area restaurants; a Chicago high school principal; an airport concessions firm founder; a registered nurse and clinical coordinator; the organizing director of Chicago’s hospitality workers union; the chief curator…

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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 and preserving affordable and workforce housing, creating union construction jobs,…

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