I love traveling across Illinois—meeting people, helping to return unclaimed property, reuniting families with medals found in safe-deposit boxes, working with Operation Purple Heart, and talking with parents about saving for college.
This year, I’m making it a goal to visit even more communities. Here are a few photos from the road so far, along with images from our youth photo contest, Cream of the Crop. I look forward to meeting many more of you in the months ahead.
Catching up backstage at the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Biennial Conference in Springfield.American Legion Post 247 Memorial Day parade in Park Ridge and Des Plaines.During a visit to Rome for the World UnPlugNPlay Conference, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs presented Pope Leo XIV with $8.65 in unclaimed property belonging to the pope.Treasurer Frerichs and Senior Advisor Deb Lane recently met with the Illinois Congressional delegation and labor leaders about affordability and safe workplaces.Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Univision news anchor Enrique Rodriguez discuss My Illinois Savings.A fun day on the field as Treasurer Frerichs greets legislators at the annual House vs. Senate softball game in Springfield before throwing out the first pitch.Treasurer Frerichs honors fallen first responders at the Police Memorial in Springfield.John Yi accepts an Outstanding Service in Business award at Treasurer Frerichs’ Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month event.The I-CASH team answers calls at WMBD Telethon in Peoria.Treasurer Frerichs walks in Chicago’s annual Polish Constitution Day Parade.Treasurer Frerichs and Senator Robert Martwick celebrate $2.5 billion in I-CASH returns.Treasurer Frerichs meets with the leaders of BUILD Chicago, a youth development non-profit.Caroline L., Mama and Baby, Wellington, IL (Iroquois County)Students compete in our office’s annual Personal Finance Challenge in Springfield.Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with account holder Bryan RojasAges 8-10: Jerry F. of Springfield (“Wheat”).Treasurer Frerichs walks in Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Treasurer Frerichs poses with Charger the horse mascot of John A. Logan College in Carterville (Williamson County)Army Private Stephen J. Grabowski Purple Heart Medal is returned to his family in Williamson CountyCommunity visit to Glen Ellyn, Illinois to return some unclaimed property to a food pantryTreasurer Frerichs at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in Madison CountyTelethon at Central Illinois TV WCIA (Champaign) for iCash in Champaign CountyAnna P., Nap Time, Mason City, IL (Mason County)Bud Billiken Parade is Chicago’s back-to-school event (Cook County)Annual festival celebrating agriculture and country music (Perry County) • August 2025“Harvest Time” by Cream of the Crop photo contest winner John G. of Rockford, Ill.Treasurer Frerichs speaks with attendees in Gordyville (Champaign County)Chicago (Cook County) • June 2025Champaign (Champaign County) • July 2025Moline (Rock Island County) • September 2025East St. Louis (St. Clair County) • October 2025Unclaimed property outreach event (Clinton County)Bolingbrook (Will County) • December 2025Treasurer Frerichs speaks at the Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council eventStart saving for college now with Illinois Bright Start 529Press conference celebrating a new law that raised the ABLE age limit to before age 46, making about 6 million more people eligible nationwide.
