Democratic Illinois treasurer candidate Robin Kelly received Mayor Sal Garza’s backing during a campaign stop Tuesday in Galesburg.

Garza said that, although the mayor’s position is non-partisan, he still thought it was important to seek out candidates who “are going to play the greatest role in bringing services to Galesburg.”

The Southern - 6/16/2010

CARTERVILLE - Women were given a free opportunity to raise their financial literacy during an event Tuesday at John A. Logan College.

The event was part of a "Smart Women Smart Money" series of job fairs hosted by state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias' office. The fairs, in their 10th year, all feature financial literacy conferences and are designed to help women find jobs and better manage their money.

Chicago Sun Times - 6/13/2010

Gay and lesbian employees of the Illinois Treasurer's office with domestic partners will have the same benefits as married employees under an executive order signed by state treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias Sunday.

They'll get the same family and medical leave benefits, be able to take time off to have or adopt children and take bereavement time on par with married workers. That is in addition to health care benefits that same-sex partners already received.

Elmwood —Residents, business owners and farmers in a swath of central Illinois — including Elmwood — hit by 15 confirmed tornadoes Saturday night are eligible for low-interest disaster recovery loans. Robin Kelly, chief of staff of the state treasurer’s office, made the announcement at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Elmwood Fire Department.