Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Students to Submit Entries for Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by June 14
SPRINGFIELD — As the end of the school year approaches for many Illinois students, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminds young photographers to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by June 14. The contest is for students ages 8 to 18 and provides them with an opportunity to share their unique 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 age categories. “My office sponsors…
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Families to Save for College, Receive Free Admission to Edwardsville Children’s Museum Saturday, May 4
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is partnering with the Edwardsville Children’s Museum for a free admission day to encourage families to start saving early for college. “The best time to start saving for college is yesterday,” Frerichs said. “The second-best time to start saving is today.” The State Treasurer’s Office and the Edwardsville Children’s Museum are promoting Illinois 529 college savings plans. If a child knows they have a college savings plan, they are three times more likely to attend college. The free admission day will take place…