2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be in Hennepin on June 3 to help reunite citizens with unclaimed property through the I-Cash program. In Putnam, Bureau and LaSalle counties, an estimated 60,000 people have unclaimed cash or property being safeguarded by the treasurer’s office. The value exceeds $12 million. Statewide, Frerichs secures more than $2 billion in unclaimed cash and property. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account or forgot to pick up a final paycheck. However, the…

CHICAGO — To help raise awareness about the escalating costs of higher education and the importance of saving for college with the help of Illinois 529 college savings plans, the Illinois Legislature has officially designated May 29 th , 2016 as 529 College Savings Day. To celebrate 529 Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a tour of the state where he will meet with financial advisors to discuss how the state can help families save for college. As a member of the College Savings Planning Network (CSPN), the Office of…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the Braver Report. The Braver Report was commissioned by former Treasurer Dan Rutherford to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal campaign activity during his a dministration. “I promised to make this report available as soon as legally possible, and today I am delivering on that promise,” Frerichs said. “This report was paid for with taxpayer dollars and taxpayers have every right to see it.” Frerichs has pushed for release of the report since taking office last year. At that time, the…

CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today honored influential leaders as part of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. “The Asian Pacific American History Month invites us to contemplate the struggles of Asian Pacific Americans. It challenges us to learn from our shared experiences. It demands of us the strength to move our country forward,” Frerichs said. The gathering honored award winners: Outstanding Service in Leadership – the late Laura Cha-Yu Liu. Liu was the first Chinese American woman judge appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court. She co-chaired…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “I grew up in rural Illinois. I know the beauty and strength that can be found on our farms, and I look forward to seeing it through the eyes of our children,” Frerichs said. The treasurer’s office is accepting electronic submissions for the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest from Illinois students, ages…