Alexi Giannoulias - Illinois State Treasurer




	2008 Quick Links January \| February \| March \| April \| May May 2008 5/7/08 Giannoulias: Deposit stimulus checks in Bright Start Illinois residents should consider investing their economic stimulus checks into a Bright Start College Savings account that could double their money in 10 years, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 5/2/08 Interest in Collinsville hotel pushes back sale date one week Heightened interest in the upcoming sale of the Collinsville Holiday Inn has resulted in the state providing an additional week before bids are due, the Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ Office said today. Top April 2008 4/28/08 Treasurer commits $3.5M to IL college scholarships With college costs outpacing inflation, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is committing $3.5 million in scholarships to Illinois students, including $2.8 million in need-based grants that he announced today. 4/23/08 Treasurer’s Office launches new Bright Start ads Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ office has launched a new advertising campaign designed to increase awareness about the state’s 529 Bright Start College Savings Program and ultimately boost the number of accounts. 4/16/08 Bright Start Top 5 rated college savings plan in nation Morningstar, Inc. has named Illinois’ Bright Start College Savings Program one of the top five college savings plans in the nation, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced following the release of a report today. 4/1/08 Ex-Treasurer employee caught stealing State funds A former employee of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office has been indicted on federal charges of stealing $750,000 when she worked for Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, authorities said today. Top March 2008 3/26/08 Giannoulias to auction off Collinsville Holiday Inn this spring The state will hold an auction in May to sell the Collinsville Holiday Inn to a new owner, finally ending the state’s ill-fated saga of granting multi-million dollar loans to politically connected insiders, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 3/24/08 Treasurer Giannoulias offers aid to southern Illinois disaster areas Low-interest loans are available to southern Illinois residents affected by the recent flooding through the state’s Opportunity Illinois Disaster Recovery Loan program, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 3/17/08 Bill protects consumers from "finder fees" Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is introducing a consumer protection bill that will prohibit companies from charging outrageous fees for reuniting Illinois residents with their own unclaimed property, something they can do themselves for free. 3/12/08 Giannoulias pension bill passes House committee Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wants to commit all revenues generated by his office’s unclaimed property division toward paying down the state’s $42 billion unfunded pension liability. 3/11/08 Treasurer partners with Neumann Association on eBay project The photos eBay buyers see highlighting the state’s unclaimed property available for sale this month have been taken by individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. 3/5/08 Giannoulias' office takes title of Lincoln Hotel Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias took a significant step toward the sale of the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center by effectively gaining ownership of the troubled property today. 3/4/08 Giannoulias advises Springfield women to "recession-proof their portfolios" With the possibility of a recession in the near future, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias gave financial advice to more than 200 women at this year’s Smart Women Smart Money conference in Springfield today. Top February 2008 2/25/08 Giannoulias Challenge: Beat me in basketball, earn Bright Start scholarship State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, a former NCAA Division I basketball player and international pro-baller, wants to give away a Bright Start College Scholarship this weekend, but you’re going to have to earn it. 2/25/08 Giannoulias doubles agriculture scholarships in 2008 Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has doubled the number of scholarships his office will award this year to high school seniors who plan to study agriculture in college. 2/8/08 Treasurer Giannoulias seeking 55,000 owners of lost cash More than 55,000 people and businesses have had money and assets turned over to Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias’ Office since August 2007, bringing the total number of unclaimed property claimants to a whopping 10 million. 2/6/08 Illinoisans now able to deposit tax refunds automatically into Bright Start For the first time, Illinois residents can have their income tax refund deposited automatically into their Bright Start College Savings account when completing their state and federal tax returns, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced today. Top January 2008 1/27/08 Giannoulias announces Fallen Heroes Scholarship Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth have established the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund to benefit the children of fallen Illinois service members. 1/22/08 Giannoulias asks banks to waive fees for Holocaust survivors State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is asking Illinois banks to voluntarily waive wire transfer fees on reparations from the German government paid to Holocaust survivors. 1/16/08 Foreclosure order issued for Springfield hotel A judge has entered an order of foreclosure for the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, marking a significant step toward ending a 25-year political and financial debacle that has cost Illinois taxpayers nearly $30 million, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 1/14/08 Rock Island buys hybrid fleet The city of Rock Island will drive clean and save green in 2008 thanks to the purchase of 21 new, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 1/10/08 Giannoulias legislation aims to reduce foreclosures A measure drafted by State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias that would make it easier for homeowners to refinance mortgages was approved by lawmakers in the Illinois House today. 1/7/08 New investment strategy to raise $1 million a year The State of Illinois is introducing securities lending as a new, low-risk investment strategy designed to boost the yield on the state’s portfolio, conservatively, by as much as $1 million annually, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today. 1/2/08 Bright Start rewards program offers new way to save for college Families enrolled in the Bright Start College Savings Program can now earn money toward their children’s college tuition whenever they go shopping with the new Bright Start Futuretrust MasterCard, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced today. 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