Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $100.7 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in April, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Another $75.3 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. These key monthly metrics and more are available at The Vault, the transparency website that allows Illinois residents to see how the State Treasurer’s…

CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to highlight the achievements of community leaders during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s theme for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.” The event, which was held at the state government building at 555 W. Monroe St., honored nine people for their contributions to their communities: an economic development leader, a community center founder, an immigration attorney, a college business professor, a state lawmaker, a labor leader, a high school tennis coach, a hospitality…

SPRINGFIELD — As many schools get ready to wrap up the academic year, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reminds young Illinois photographers to submit photos for the 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest, for students ages 8 to 18, provides an opportunity for young people to demonstrate their creative skills and highlight agriculture in our state. The Treasurer’s Office is accepting electronic submissions for the contest until the entry deadline of June 12. “Illinois is an agricultural leader, thanks to its dedicated professionals in the industry, millions of…