Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases
Proposed Law Would Protect Crooked Businesses That Wrongfully Keep Taxpayer Money, Property
Gov. Rauner, Chamber of Commerce Legislation Would Make Illinois the Only State Without Audit Authority – the Only Tool That Exists to Make Sure People Follow Unclaimed Property Law SPRINGFIELD – Crooked businesses would be able to keep taxpayer money without fear of punishment if legislation pushed by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and supported by Gov. Bruce Rauner becomes law, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. SB2901 would outlaw the use of auditors to ensure that businesses are properly reporting unclaimed property to the state of Illinois. Examples of…
Contest to Design Illinois’ Bicentennial Medallion Now Open
Submit Your Design to Commemorate Illinois’ 200 th Birthday SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the Bicentennial Coin Contest, encouraging individuals to submit a design for the coin that will be created and distributed to commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial. “A bicentennial coin is a great way to commemorate Illinois’ upcoming 200 th birthday,” Frerichs said. “We call upon Illinoisans to tap their creativity and submit a design that captures the beauty of our state, its illustrious history, and depicts the great advantages Illinois has to offer.” The…