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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
State of Illinois Treasurer: Mailbag
Welcome to "The Mailbag," which is your opportunity to ask me about topics like our programs, other state government functions, or anything else that interests you. After my recent Treasurer’s Note about computer scammers, several of you contacted me and shared your own experiences with some of the shameless people who operate scams. For example, one reader who said he “should know better” was deceived when he got a call from a scammer posing as a bank employee. The scammer said the victim’s bank account
Tuesday, April 22, 2025A Sweet Way to Save for Retirement
Illinois Secure Choice provides a way for small businesses to offer retirement savings programs to their workers, allowing employees to save for a dignified retirement. We’ve made it easy for employers to implement. Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently visited Bent Fork Bakery (click to watch video) in Highwood and talked with owners Liz and Mike Bearwald about how they’re helping their employees save for retirement through Illinois Secure Choice. Bent Fork began with Liz and Mike selling pound cakes to pay
Tuesday, April 22, 2025Navigate Your Way to a Brighter Financial Future
Did you know less than 25% of American high school students take a financial literacy course? Many enter adulthood with little knowledge of budgeting, debt management, or investing. That’s why the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office created the Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, also known as FinWell Hub, a free resource for Illinois residents to plan a brighter financial future. Sign up, assess your needs with a short quiz, and gain access to courses and articles on a range of topics — from buying your
Tuesday, March 25, 2025FUTURE ENERGY JOBS ACT CRAFT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO") to identify the organization that will coordinate a statewide Craft Apprenticeship Program that will support registered apprenticeship programs associated with the electric industry that may, but need not, be related to solar installation. Among the goals of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) is to stimulate job growth in the clean energy economy with
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Monday, February 10, 2025REAL ID Deadline May 7, 2025
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025. You must use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options. For information on other types of identification accepted by the TSA, please visit the TSA website. To see what documents you need to apply for a REAL ID, visit the REAL ID Interactive Checklist. REAL ID applicants have the option to make an appointment at one of
