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Nearly 19,000 Unclaimed Items Up For Auction By Treasurer’s Office
The Illinois State Treasurer’s office has some Christmas gift suggestions: unclaimed property that will be auctioned off online later this month.
Rough Start For Illinois Delegation At GOP Convention
For Illinois GOP delegates, getting to the Republican National Convention in Tampa was a pain on Tuesday, but once inside, the delegation’s chairman had a little fun.
State Treasurer To Give Tours Of Vault At Capitol
For the second year in a row, the public has a chance to see the inside of the Illinois Treasurer’s vault at the state Capitol in Springfield.
Santorum Drops Out; Romney Campaign Credits Illinois With Helping Seal The Deal
Rick Santorum dropped out of the Republican race for president on Tuesday, clearing the way for a showdown between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney in November. The head of Romney’s campaign in Illinois credited this state as having a big influence in Santorum’s decision to end his bid for the GOP nomination.
Quinn Budget To Rely On Facility Closures, Medicaid Cuts
It’s going to be painful. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was putting the finishing touches Tuesday night on what can only be called a bad news budget; one which might stop the bleeding, but does little to treat the wound.
Treasurer Rutherford: State Government Lacks Long-Range Planning
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says it’s time for long-range planning to come to government, and the state should be run more like a business.
State’s Unclaimed Property Auction Underway
If your life lacks a mint sheet of Elvis Presley Stamps, a Davy Crockett Pencil Set or a five pound silver coin, the State of Illinois has the answer with an on-line auction running through Sunday.
Illinois Pols React To Blago’s Sentence: ‘Tough, But Fair’
Illinois politicians were quick to weigh in after former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday for his corruption convictions, largely saying they hope it puts an end to corruption in the governor’s office.
State Treasurer Auctioning Off Some Unclaimed Items
The Illinois State Treasurer’s vault at the state Capitol is running out of room, and Treasurer Dan Rutherford is now auctioning some of the assets online.
Thousands Of ‘Bright Directions’ Letters Reveal Social Security Numbers
A college savings program sponsored by the Illinois State Treasurer’s office has sent out more than 36,000 letters that had the recipient’s Social Security number on the outside of the envelope.
State Treasurer Seeks To Reunite Unclaimed Military Medals With Owners
Some of America’s heroes have been separated from the medals they earned by serving our country, and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is on a mission to reunite them.
Treasurer Seeks To Ease Return Of Un-Cashed Paychecks
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says a new state law makes it easier for people to catch up with un-cashed paychecks they may have forgotten about, or never received.
Treasurer, Comptroller Back Down From Plan To Unify Offices
Illinois’ state treasurer and comptroller have given up, at least for now, on the idea of unifying their offices.
Treasurer Suspends Employee For Leaking Word About College-Savings Perk
Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford suspended a top administrator for a college-savings program because she let some state employees in on a state-matching opportunity before the public heard about it.
Rutherford Admits Mistakes In Bright Start Promotion
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford concedes there were mistakes made in a promotion for the state’s Bright Start college fund program.
State Treasurer Opposes More Borrowing
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Sunday that the state’s gargantuan debt has pushed Illinois to “the verge of a financial disaster.”
Rutherford Touts Achievements After 100 Days
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has been in office for a little more than 100 days and, like other politicians, he used the milestone to highlight his accomplishments.
Treasurer Encouraged By State Budget Talks
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Tuesday that he’s encouraged by the atmosphere around the Capitol this year as budget negotiations heat up.
Treasurer Pinching Pennies By Cutting Cars, Cell Phones
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Thursday that he’s cutting his office’s budget by pinching pennies wherever he can.
State Sitting On $1.5B In Unclaimed Property
The state of Illinois is sitting on $1.5 billion and it’s just waiting for you or someone you know to claim it. It’s money owed to millions of people — unclaimed cash and property sitting in a vault in the State Capitol.
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