Photo by Mike Brothers
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs and News Progress manager Carolyn Collier during newspaper visit Sept. 1.

•September 6, 2017•

By Mike Brothers

Helping people invest in themselves is a commitment for Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. “Investing in people makes life better and our communities stronger.”

Frerichs made a pre-Labor Day weekend visit to Sullivan Sept. 1, stopping by the News Progress office accompanied by his third grade daughter, Ella.

In a state known for having no money Frerichs’ job presents opportunity to generate income for Illinois by managing $12 billion invested in 700 different funds.

Through savings programs for college, people with disabilities and the ICash program the treasurer’s office continues to help people invest in themselves.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.