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Policy to Lake County Veteran Who Lost Wife Video of the news conference can be found at Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that his office has returned more than $2 billion in unclaimed property on his watch, a record -setting total for a state program that’s been around for more than 60 years. More than 1.7 million people have been reunited with their missing money during Frerichs’ tenure. Frerichs reached the $2 billion mark by allowing people to file electronic claims, cutting red tape, and taking on…

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SPRINGFIELD — A 14-karat gold charm bracelet with eight charms, a 1783 Spanish Milled Dollar encased with certificate, and a 1997 U.S. quarter-ounce platinum proof coin are among the hundreds of unclaimed property items to be auctioned online from June 17 through June 21. “The online auction offers a convenient way for people to shop from anywhere and find a variety of distinctive items they can add to a personal collection or give as the perfect gift,” said State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. Items…

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is reminding young Illinois photographers, ages 8 to 18, that they have just a few days left to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The entry deadline is midnight June 14 for t he contest, which offers students a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Bright Start scholarships of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to students who place first, second or third in each of the three categories : ages 8-10, 11- 14…