michael frerichs

“Our approach is to run a different kind of government office that uses our tools to fight for the people of Illinois.” #illinois #i-cash

Students from Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville earned second place, with each team member receiving a $1,000 Bright Start scholarship. #literacy #contest #naperville

Reilly’s Purple Heart resurfaced decades later when it was discovered in a bank safe deposit box that was turned over to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in 2018 after it was deemed abandoned. #purpleheart

Women’s History Month traces its origins back more than 100 years, with International Women’s History Day first observed in 1911. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed National Women’s History Week, and in 1987, Congress officially designated March as National Women’s History Month. #women #month #honors

An independent panel selected the 10 recipients from 68 applicants. Each organization received up to $20,000, the maximum grant amount. #grants #nonprofits

Frerichs said the recognition reflects the ongoing contributions of African American leaders throughout Illinois communities. #blackhistory #honors

Aguilar said the event reflected his belief that government must take an active role in reaching residents. #residents #openhouse

The Treasurer’s Office highlighted the ReadySave529 mobile app, which allows Bright Start account holders to solicit and receive gift contributions with just a few clicks. #education #savings

The program is expected to assist many of the 153,000 federal employees living and working in Illinois, though it remains unclear how many have missed paychecks since the shutdown began Oct. 1. #loan

The medals belonged to Army Pvt. Stephen J. Grabowski, a Chicago native who was wounded in combat during the final days of the war in Italy. #medals