Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Funds, a mutual fund investment used by local governments through the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, has earned the top AAA rating from Fitch Ratings, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The Illinois Funds rating reaffirms the confidence Fitch showed in the program during the last year. The Illinois Funds provides more than 1,500 units of local government a safe investment vehicle with competitive rates that are designed to complement, not compete with, local banking relationships. “This is an example of an outside firm pointing out…

SPRINGFIELD — State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminds young Illinois photographers, ages 8 to 18, to submit their best work for the 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest by the deadline of June 12. The students who earn first, second or third place in each of three age categories will receive up to $1,000 in scholarship prize money, Frerichs said. The contest is designed to encourage young people to share their vision of Illinois agriculture through photography. “Our Cream of the Crop Photo Contest offers a wonderful way for students…