Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged families to take a drive, enjoy a walk, or explore their own farm, while physical distancing, to take pictures to submit for the 2020 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The 8th annual contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “With kids at home from school with their families, this is a great opportunity to go on a walk, take a drive, or even explore their own farming property to capture the beauty of Illinois…

Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today joined with Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Rhode Island Treasurer General Seth Magaziner, and Colorado Treasurer Dave Young to call on manufacturers of ventilators to release service manuals to repair ventilators, for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. Without this critically important information, hospitals are unable to make repairs to ventilators, rendering them unusable during a time of dire need. “In a public health crisis, every second counts,” said Torsella. “There shouldn’t be a single ventilator sitting in a…