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January 23, 2016 - Frerichs Seeks Commonsense Change to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients Read More
January 13, 2017 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Roundtable Events in Itasca, Peoria, and Urbana Read More
January 12, 2017 - Frerichs Proposes Commonsense Change to Compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits Read More
December 13, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Daughter of Korean War Veteran Read More
December 1, 2016 - Statement on Wells Fargo’s Decision to Adopt Shareholder Resolution Requiring Independent Board Chair Read More
November 29, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair Read More
November 15, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Statement on Illinois Labor Relations Board Decision Read More
October 26, 2016 - Illinois 529 Plan Among Best in the Country Read More
October 21, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Leaders at LGBT History Month Celebration Read More
October 17, 2016 - Budget Impasse Continues to Impact Investment Earnings Read More
October 11, 2016 - Illinois Invests $10 Million in Israel Bonds Read More
October 3, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Suspends $30 Billion in Investment Activity from Wells Fargo for Predatory and Illegal Banking Practices Read More
September 30, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs to Cut Off Wells Fargo from Billions of Investment Dollars for Illegally Opening Consumer Accounts Read More
September 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Chicago Leaders And Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Read More
September 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Kemper To Detail Plans to Pay Life Insurance Policies Read More
September 15, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFP for Bright Start Direct Program Manager Read More
September 15, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Hosts Diverse Managers Forum to Encourage Growth and Business Opportunity in Illinois Read More
August 26, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Legislation To Require Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Is Signed into Law Read More
August 24, 2016 - Illinois to Enter Contract Negotiations on Behalf of Ten-State Consortium for ABLE Services Read More
August 23, 2016 - Unclaimed Property Auction Earns More than $171,000 Read More
August 22, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint Read More
August 15, 2016 - Frerichs Holds Statewide Hearings On Life Insurers That Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
August 11, 2016 - Stop by the Treasurer’s Tent at the Illinois State Fair Read More
August 8, 2016 - 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Winners Announced Read More
August 2, 2016 - Missed Investment Income Despite 6-Month Budget Read More
August 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
July 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs, Cook Co. Board President, Call on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
July 14, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair Read More
July 12, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Record-Setting $155 Million through I-Cash Program Read More
June 30, 2016 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement On General Assembly Budget Agreement Read More
June 30, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins Labor Secretary Perez to Promote New Consumer Protection Rule Read More
June 29, 2016 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Treasurer Frerichs to Join Labor Secretary Perez to Discuss New Consumer Protection Rule to Protect Retirement Savings Read More
June 27, 2016 - Deadline for 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Rapidly Approaching Read More
June 22, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFI for Advisor-sold 529 Plans Read More
June 20, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
June 17, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Governor Rauner to Sign Legislation Requiring Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Read More
June 16, 2016 - $45,000 in Unclaimed Property Up For Auction Online Read More
June 14, 2016 - Budget Impasse Projected to Cost $31 Million in 2016 Read More
June 9, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on Moody’s Decision to Lower Credit Bond Rating Read More
June 8, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Looks to Return Unclaimed Property to Quad Cities Residents Read More
June 8, 2016 - Illinois Releases RFP with Nine States to Assist People with Disabilities and Blindness Read More
June 7, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Returns Nearly $19,000 to Carver Community Center Read More
June 3, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs to Return $19,000 to Carver Community Center on Behalf of Peoria-Native Richard Pryor Read More
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State, Local Leaders to Urge Corporate Board Diversity Joint Statement
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State, Local Leaders to Urge Corporate Board Diversity Read More
June 1, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Fights Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
May 31, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks to Reunite Putnam, Bureau, and LaSalle County Residents with Unclaimed Property Read More
May 24, 2016 - Illinois Celebrates Record-breaking Year on 529 Day Read More
May 24, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Honors Asian Pacific American Month Read More
May 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases “Braver Report” Chronicling Allegations of Rutherford Administration Read More
May 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases “Braver Report” Chronicling Allegations of Rutherford Administration Braver Report
May 13, 2016 - 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open Read More
April 28, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Convinces Radio Shack To Surrender Uncashed Rebates Worth $140,000 Read More
April 22, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Statement on Passage of Higher Ed Funding Read More
April 19, 2016 - Misericordia Needs Candy Day Help Read More
April 14, 2016 - Illinois Joins Nine States to Assist Persons with Disabilities and Blindness Read More
April 13, 2016 - Frerichs, Martwick Fight Insurance Companies that Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More
April 12, 2016 - Does the State of Illinois Have Your Money? Read More
April 12, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Central Illinois Residents with $156 Million in Unclaimed Property Read More
March 31, 2016 - Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund Gathering Read More
March 21, 2016 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
March 16, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Adds Rockford, Waterloo, to Ag Invest Roundtable Talks Read More
March 2, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on General Assembly’s Unsuccessful Override of Governor’s MAP Grant Tuition Assistance Veto Read More
March 1, 2016 - Illinois Invests $10 Million in Israel Bonds Read More
February 19, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs’ Statement on the Governor’s Decision to Veto MAP Grant Funding Read More
February 5, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Ag Invest Roundtable Events Read More
February 4, 2016 -Treasurer Frerichs Presents Awards to Chicago Leaders in Honor of Black History Month Read More
February 2, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Ag Invest Roundtable Events Read More
January 26, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs to Invest More Than $220 Million in Illinois Tech Start-Ups Over Next Three Years Read More
January 22, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs to Announce $220 Million Dollar Investment for Illinois Tech Start-Ups Read More
January 21, 2016 - Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
January 15, 2016 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Statement on Governor’s Decision to Declare Negotiating Impasse with AFSCME Read More
January 5, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Makes Changes to Ag Invest Program to Help More Farmers Succeed Read More
December 8, 2015 - Unclaimed Property Auction Results: $73,000 Read More
November 24, 2015 - Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
November 16, 2015 - Labor Secretary Perez, Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announce Path for State-Based Retirement Programs Read More
November 2, 2015 - Kemper Companies Sue to Block Audit to Confirm Payment of Life Insurance Policies State Treasurer, AARP, Senior Service Groups Urge Governor, Legislature to Pass Budget, Protect Older Illinoisans
November 2, 2015 - Kemper Companies Sue to Block Audit to Confirm Payment of Life Insurance Policies Read More
October 21, 2015 - Rating Agency Upgrades Illinois 529 Ranking Read More
October 20, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Speaks with LaSalle County Service Providers on Budget Impasse Read More
October 19, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Seeks to Return $4.2 Million in Unclaimed Money to Retailers Read More
October 15, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Releases Names of Owners of $123 Million in Unclaimed Property in Cook and Collar Counties Read More
October 6, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Lowers Fees for Popular College Savings Program Read More
September 15, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Western Illinois University Students, Spoon River Community College President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
September 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Senator Manar, Representative Scherer and Millikin University President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
September 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Stand with Senator Manar, Blackburn College President and Lewis & Clark Community College President to Urge Approval of College Tuition Assistance Read More
August 31, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Stands with College Students to Urge a Resolution on MAP Grant Funding Read More
August 17, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs to Congratulate Cream of the Crop Winners on “Ag Day” at the Illinois State Fair Read More
August 10, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property
August 6, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Hosts State Treasurers to Discuss Implementation of ABLE Act Read More
August 5, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Joins State Treasurers, Advocates to Raise Awareness about Efforts to Provide Financial Independence for People with Disabilities Read More
July 24, 2015 - Letter to Secretary Perez on Retirement Security Read More
July 9, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Partners with Credit Unions to Help People During Budget Impasse Read More
July 1, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Seeks to Reunite Residents with Assets, Mementos Read More
June 8, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
June 2, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Suspends Two Banks for not Reinvesting in Low- Moderate-Income Communities Read More
May 22, 2015 - Launch a Child’s College Savings Plan for $25 Read More
May 11, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Opens Applications For New Internship Program Read More
April 27, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Identifies Office Challenges, Shares Plans to Help Families Succeed Read More
April 13, 2015 - Treasurer Michael Frerichs Encourages Students to Participate in Photo Contest Promoting Agriculture Read More
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Metro-East Residents with Assets (PDF)
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Rockford Residents with Assets (PDF)
April 1, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Reunites Residents with Assets Illinois Treasurer Seeks to Reunite Quad Cities Residents with Assets (PDF)
March 23, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Auction Results: $93,000 Read More
March 12, 2015 - Illinois Treasurer Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More
February 5, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Released the Following Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 11 Read More
January 26, 2015 - Treasurer Frerichs Announces Office Performance Audit to Increase Efficiency and Transparency Read More
January 15, 2015 - Frerichs Orders End to Politics-as-usual in Treasurer’s Office Employee Bill of Rights (PDF)
January 15, 2015 - Frerichs Orders End to Politics-as-usual in Treasurer’s Office Read More
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Calumet Township Bingo Event
Monday, January 30, 2017 Mexican Consulate
Friday, April 28, 2017 11th Annual MaineStreamers "Swing into Spring" Senior Expo