Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he has returned a Purple Heart awarded to a late Will County Marine to his only daughter, the 10th medal he has returned as part of an unprecedented mission to reunite Purple Heart medals and their rightful owners. Marine Corps Private First-Class Charles John Alexander was an infantryman with the Marines serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. A bullet ripped through his knee during combat as he advanced with his Browning automatic rifle during the Mariana and Palau…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced his office will invest an additional $20 million in Israel bonds. “This investment shows our strong commitment to Israel and its people,” Frerichs said. “My office has invested in Israel Bonds because they diversity the state’s portfolio, achieve good returns, offer a safe investment, and to affirm the special relationship between Illinois and the only democracy in the Middle East.” Frerichs’ office has invested in Israel bonds since he became State Treasurer in 2015. Israel has never defaulted in more than…