Discover how iCASH reunites Illinois residents with lost or forgotten money and property—and find out whether something may be waiting for you.
QUESTION: In your last Treasurer’s note, you gave a recap of your 2025 resolutions, but I noticed you didn’t mention any for 2026. Did you make any for this year? A: Thanks for noticing, and thank you for the question. Some are similar to last year, and some are new. I think we are more likely to keep our resolutions when we share them with others to hold us accountable. So, here goes! *I want to cross the $2.5 billion…
Bolingbrook Nonprofit That Twice Saw Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters off Donation Trucks Receives $5,500 Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state. Each December, Frerichs’ office focuses on returning money through the ICash program to nonprofit groups that help people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to help food pantries that saw resources stretched and demand spike when the federal government shutdown stopped food assistance to many Illinois families in November. “Food…
Bid on Mickey Mouse Watch, Gold Diamond Pendant, Pennies from Nov. 21-30 As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find unique and memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a small diamond, during an online ICash auction November 21-30. “Our online auction is a wonderful opportunity to discover rare and memorable finds, either for yourself or for that special someone who will appreciate them as gifts,”…
Starts Sept. 19 and Ends Sept. 28 A set of 1989 Chicago Bears pins, baseball cards of Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron, collectibles from the U.S. bicentennial celebration, and a 14-karat yellow gold Omega women’s watch are just a few of the unclaimed property items being auctioned online from September 19 to September 28. “Our online auction is a great opportunity for everyone to explore and find distinctive items to keep or to give as gifts,” said…
Baseball cards featuring the late Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg and Yankees great Mickey Mantle, basketball cards of Wilt Chamberlain and Walt Frazier, and an 18-karat yellow gold Hermes man’s chain bracelet are just some of the 250 unclaimed property lots on display for the public to preview on Tuesday, August 5.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs presents an over-sized check to a woman at an ICash event.
