Illinois State Treasurer’s Office News Releases

SPRINGFIELD — Claiming your unclaimed property is now easier and faster thanks to a new process announced today by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. “We are excited to let the public know that claiming cash and property that belongs to them will be a much simpler, faster process,” Frerichs said. “Our process always is free, safe and secure. And after listening to feedback from the public, it is now also quicker.” There are two new ways to claim your unclaimed property. E-Claiming allows the public to upload necessary claim information…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a Purple Heart Medal to Bertha Richard, niece of late Vietnam Veteran, Private First Class Andrew Gust Richard, at a ceremony at the Illinois State Capitol. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Frerichs also returned a National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon earned by PFC Richard for his service. The items were discovered in a safe…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs encourages Illinois residents to check the office’s unclaimed property database, I-Cash, for a little extra spending money this holiday season. The unclaimed property division has paid claims valued at more than $160 million this year, with its largest claim valued at just over $1.3 million. “The holiday season is the perfect opportunity for individuals to check the I-Cash website for any unclaimed cash or property,” said Frerichs. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account…