Office of the Illinois State Treasurer

As a constitutional office of the State of Illinois, the Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of state monies, acting as the state's banker. The office's mission is to promote education, access, and opportunity for Illinois residents. Key functions include managing the state's multi-billion dollar investment portfolio, administering the I-Cash program (Illinois' unclaimed property program), and offering investment programs to the public such as the Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan and the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program.