ICYMI: Since 2015, the ILTreasurer’s Office has returned over $2B in assets (cash & value of returned shares). Treasurer Michael Frerichs is currently holding more than $5B in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans & Illinois businesses. Visit the I-CASH website and see if you or your company has

We set a record in 2024 by reuniting people with more than $300 million in missing money. This year, we’d like to break that number. Check out this article from the Lawndale News to learn what other Illinois leaders have planned for this year. lawndalenews.com/2025/01/vision…

Join us next week for a webinar about Illinois Secure Choice! We’ll discuss the state law that requires certain businesses to offer a retirement savings option and how Secure Choice can enable employees to plan for their future. Register: bit.ly/40ewomN

Today, may we all take a moment to celebrate Dr. King's profound contributions to justice and equality, while also considering how we can continue his work. In his words, “life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘what are you doing for others?’” #MLKDay

A fascist salute is vile and I condemn it. It has no place in our nation and is a deliberate gesture of hate as our world experiences a wave of antisemitism. Elon Musk should apologize. Elon Musk’s salute goes viral politico.com/live-updates/2… via POLITICO

Remember to join us tomorrow for a webinar about Illinois Secure Choice! We’ll be partnering with the US Department of Labor to discuss how business owners can enable their employees to save for retirement! Follow the link to register: bit.ly/40ewomN

In our latest episode of Making Cents of Money, we're proud to partner with the Office of the State Treasurer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs Frerichs shared that 1 in 4 Illinoisans have unclaimed property waiting for them. Tune in to learn more. idfpr.illinois.gov/banks/making-c…

Stellantis will Keep the Promise and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant. In the words of UAW President Shawn Fain, “This victory is a testament to the power of workers standing together and holding a billion-dollar corporation accountable.” yhoo.it/3E3ncdr

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs statement on the Trump funding freeze.

As a senator, I made sure Rod Blagojevich was barred from holding state or local office after I voted to remove him. Our disgraced ex-governor held hostage funds for sick kids in a campaign cash shakedown. It's no surprise Trump doesn't think Blagojevich committed any crimes.

We’re teaming up with WCIA in Champaign tomorrow for an I-Cash telethon! Tune in from 4:00 to 10:30 PM and see if you have any unclaimed money. Recently, we gave WCIA a tour of the Springfield vault. Read the full story: wcia.com/news/a-look-in…

Saddened by the loss of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman, who grew up in Danville, Illinois near my hometown of Gifford and starred in my favorite sports movie, Hoosiers. With a career spanning decades, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. bit.ly/41mdKtA

From farmers unable to sell their crops to families facing higher prices at the pump and grocery store, Trump’s tariffs will harm everyday Americans. Learn more about how these policies are impacting our communities in my latest op-ed for the Daily Herald: bit.ly/41sEAQM

Tonight, the president misled the public, making false promises he won't keep because he's focused on tax cuts for billionaires. Trump's tariffs are a tax on American families. We'll pay more. Workers will lose their jobs.

Decimating local VA clinics is un-American. Illinois veterans, including in my office, rely on vital services. Veterans already paid the price for our freedom. They shouldn’t have to pay for tax cuts for Trump-Musk billionaire cronies with their health. apnews.com/article/vetera…

Our $5.29 admission day at the Rockford Discovery Center and Museum was a huge success! More than 1,100 people attended, with 300 kids decorating piggy banks. Thank you WIFR for spreading the word about the importance of college savings. bit.ly/4i48qBu

Student loan debt is crushing for many young people. We're working on a plan to provide relief by helping Illinois residents refinance their loans at a lower rate. Thank you to Eva-Dina Delgado for guiding this bill through the IL House. Next up: the IL Senate. bit.ly/4loe3xf

We're working to help nonprofits pool their money and earn better investment returns. We’d like to thank Rep Rita Mayfield and Senator Adriane Johnson for guiding this measure through the House and Senate, and Forefront, the Illinois AFL-CIO, Woodstock Institute, and The Arc of Illinois for their support

Trump Republicans are proposing drastic cuts to health care programs and infrastructure spending to afford tax cuts for billionaires. All the while, Americans are facing higher prices due to a chaotic, incoherent trade war. yhoo.it/3Zelu0s

Pierre Ngo, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bears, was honored at our AAPI Heritage Month event. Learn about his journey and his parents’ enduring legacy: bit.ly/3Fe5Lb7