Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases
Treasurer Frerichs Returns $90,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children
CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today the return of more than $90,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago. The proceeds were turned over to the Illinois Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Program from the estate of Army veteran Ernest Ulrich, who named the non-profit as a beneficiary. Ulrich passed away in 1999. “We are proud to carry out the final wishes of Mr. Ulrich,” Frerichs said. “He left his entire estate to several nonprofits that were special to him, and it brings us great joy to return these…
Treasurer Frerichs Welcomes Michigan to the National ABLE Alliance – the Largest Savings Program Consortium in the Nation for People with Disabilities
CHICAGO — State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that the Michigan ABLE Program has joined the 18-member consortium known as the National ABLE Alliance, making Michigan the 19th member of the largest consortium in the country to offer “Achieving a Better Life Experience” savings and investment accounts to people with disabilities. “As the acting facilitator and founding member of the National ABLE Alliance, Illinois welcomes Michigan ABLE to the Alliance,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “I congratulate MiABLE account owners for being able to enjoy the benefits of a low-cost and high-quality…