Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases
Calling All Artists: Design the Coin to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking an artist to design a coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. “We think this is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and become a part of Illinois’ history,” Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. “Women’s right to vote is a major victory in our nation’s history and this coin will serve as a way to…
Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Plan Succeeds in Fighting Nationwide Retirement Crisis
Bi-Partisan Plan Should Reduce Taxes Needed for Safety Net Programs CHICAGO – A state-administered program designed to combat the retirement savings crisis threatening America boasts more than 32,000 new workers setting aside $8.5 million in retirement savings during its first year of operation, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The Illinois Secure Choice program specifically courts employment fields that typically do not offer a retirement savings vehicle for various reasons, including the employer cost to establish and operate a retirement program, federal regulations of such plans, and employee turnover.…