Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — A 14-karat gold charm bracelet with eight charms, a 1783 Spanish Milled Dollar encased with certificate, and a 1997 U.S. quarter-ounce platinum proof coin are among the hundreds of unclaimed property items to be auctioned online from June 17 through June 21. “The online auction offers a convenient way for people to shop from anywhere and find a variety of distinctive items they can add to a personal collection or give as the perfect gift,” said State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. Items…

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is reminding young Illinois photographers, ages 8 to 18, that they have just a few days left to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The entry deadline is midnight June 14 for t he contest, which offers students a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Bright Start scholarships of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to students who place first, second or third in each of the three categories : ages 8-10, 11- 14…

The State Treasurer’s Office made more than $126.4 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in April, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Another $88.8 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Illinois Funds local government investment pool operated by the State Treasurer’s Office. “This earned interest income, rather than tax dollars, can be used to fix roads, repair bridges, purchase school supplies and invest in our local communities,” Frerichs…