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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, gives a speech during the 83rd American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State General Assembly and Governor Inauguration, Thursday night in Lantz Arena.

Illinois treasurer named honorary citizen, student governor inaugurated during 83rd American Legion Premier Boys State

Analicia Haynes, Managing Editor June 15, 2018

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, was named an honorary citizen and a student was named Boys State governor Thursday evening during the 83rd American Legion Boys State general assembly and governor...

A group of high school boys sit in Lantz Arena Thursday night as they listen to a presenation by Michael Frerichs, the state treasurer, during the Illinois Premier Boys State conference.

Eastern extends contract for Illinois Boys State

Staff Report June 21, 2017

Eastern has extended its contract with American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State for another 10 years. According to a press release, Eastern and Boys State have been partners for the last 43 years,...

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