Treasurer Michael Frerichs

Award-winning Coach Jose Gonzalez reflects on 'negative vibes,' community support, and family values - The Lansing Journal Even in the midst of another successful soccer season, Jose Gonzalez has time to reflect.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, my office honored Illinois leaders who make our state a better place. One such individual was Coach Jose Gonzalez, who just wrapped up another successful women’s soccer season at South Suburban College. Read his story in the Lansing Journal: https://bit.ly/3JGLope

13.11.2025 17:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Illinois is home to about 153,000 federal workers who are not getting paid due to the government shutdown. At the Treasurer’s Office, we want to help and are working with banks and financial institutions to offer these workers zero-interest or low-interest loans during these difficult times.

07.11.2025 16:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Trump is lying when he says sending the National Guard to Illinois is “free.” It could cost taxpayers more than $1.5 million every day—money that could instead strengthen our communities and support local needs.

28.10.2025 18:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Illinois Blazes Its Own Trail on Housing, Infrastructure Funding By Mike Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer

State Treasurers don’t typically play a role in infrastructure improvement, but the challenges are too great to ignore. Read the article from @newdealleaders.bsky.social to learn about the IL FIRST Fund and how its inspiring other states to follow our lead.

https://bit.ly/4o8RJc0

24.10.2025 20:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren killed in Montana helicopter accident The son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey were killed in a helicopter accident, his campaign said.

I cannot imagine the pain, emptiness, and sense of loss weighing upon Darren and Cindy Bailey. No parent wants to outlive a child, much less a grandchild. Take a moment today to think about the Bailey family and to hug your own children and grandchildren.
https://abc7.ws/43qhc8k

23.10.2025 19:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Trump is attacking unions by canceling contracts for hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
In this office, we don’t just watch from the sidelines. We use our role as shareholders to support workplace safety, fair wages, and the ability to organize.

21.10.2025 21:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Workers' Mic (09/21/25): The Workers' Mic talks with the Illinois State Treasurer This week on The Workers' Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with the Illinois State Treasurer Michael...

Thank you @wgnradio.bsky.social for having me on the Workers’ Mic! I had a great time chatting with Ken, Ed, and Phil about Bright Start 529 College Savings, I-CASH, and how my office recently returned $500,000 in missing money to local unions.

Listen to the full story: https://bit.ly/46woNTv

23.09.2025 16:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Gov. Edgar was a gentleman and a statesman who didn’t put partisanship above the state. Gov. Edgar worked to bring people together across the aisle to learn about policy and share good ideas. He bravely faced health challenges and did not stop serving Illinois once his time in office ended.

14.09.2025 21:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0