Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

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Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Troy Aikman Trading Cards, 100-Ounce Silver Bar, and More Available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Online Auction

Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Patrick Ewing, collectible basketball cards, and comics featuring Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Spawn are just some of the notable items available at the online ICash auction January 23-February 1. “Valentine’s Day may never be the same,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “Whether your valentine collects coins, comics, or cupids, there is truly something unique for everyone.” Some of the other auction items include: A total of 150 lots will be auctioned, with some…

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Chicago Children’s Museum to Host $5.29 Family Day Sunday, January 25

CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and the Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) are once again partnering to host a $5.29 Family Day on Sunday, January 25. As part of the special event sponsored by Bright Start 529 College Savings , general admission to the museum will be discounted to $5.29 per person. Tickets are now available through the museum’s website and are expected to sell quickly. During the event, children can decorate their own piggy bank to take home in the Bright Start 529 Little Savers Crafting Workshop. The…

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Treasurer Frerichs speaks as others stand near him at a food pantry

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food Pantries

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state. Each December, Frerichs’ office focuses on returning money through the ICash program to nonprofit groups that help people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to help food pantries that saw resources stretched and demand spike when the federal government shutdown stopped food assistance to many Illinois families in November. “Food pantries always step up to feed people in need,” Frerichs said. “It’s been a challenging year with federal cutbacks to food banks earlier in…

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Treasurer Frerichs Encourages the Gift of Education This Holiday Season

Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529 college savings account. “Every time you make a Bright Start contribution, that kid sees that you believe in them. That’s a powerful message to hear from a loved one – you know that they have what it takes to pursue higher education when they finish high school,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “This is a high-impact gift that will mean more to…

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Mickey Mouse watch and other jewelry, including a pocket watch and necklaces for auction

Need Holiday Gift Ideas? Treasurer Michael Frerichs Offers Some Options with Online ICash Auction

As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find unique and memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a small diamond, during an online ICash auction November 21-30. “Our online auction is a wonderful opportunity to discover rare and memorable finds, either for yourself or for that special someone who will appreciate them as gifts,” said State Treasurer Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “You won’t even need to leave the comfort of your own…

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