The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. But some legitimate businesses, called finders or locators, comb through state unclaimed property data, and track down the owners. Read More, August 23, 2016 - Unclaimed Property Auction Earns More than $171,000 Read More, September 17, 2021 - IL State Treasurer Surprises Special Olympics Athletes with USA Games Reveal Read More, May 2, 2022 State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Galesburg Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money Use this Resource Center to quickly access frequently visited pages, and the latest news and updates. Read More, October 23, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Asks Court to Force Kemper Corp. to Allow State Audit of Life Insurance Policies Read More, April 5, 2017 - Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Returns Purple Heart to Vietnam War Veteran Illinois to Pay Interest on Unclaimed Money Under - NBC Chicago Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. Read More, January 12, 2017 - Frerichs Proposes Commonsense Change to Compel Life Insurers to Pay Death Benefits In Illinois, the Treasurer's office predates the state's incorporation in 1818. Read More, May 2, 2022 State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Pushes to Reunite Kendall County Residents with Unclaimed Property, Lost Money Read More, January 21, 2016 - Online Auction for Unclaimed Property Read More, May 8, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs: Rauner Must Initiate Meaningful Budget Negotiations or Risk Junk Bond Status Contact the Treasurer's Office - Illinois! Treasurer Read More, December 9, 2021 - Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season? Read More, February 5, 2016 - Media Advisory: Treasurer Frerichs Invites Public to Attend Ag Invest Roundtable Events Read More, September 26, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Urges Swift Passage of Federal SAFE Banking Act Read More, September 1, 2021 - llinois State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Fee Reductions for College Savers Read More, December 12, 2017 - Treasurers Office Hopes to Reunite Illinois Residents with Extra Holiday Cash April 25, 2023 - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Sets Online Auction of Unclaimed Property for May 1-5 Read More. Read More, June 14, 2022 - Last Call: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds Students to Submit Photos for Cream of the Crop Contest by June 22 Read More, September 28, 2020 - Secretary of State Jesse White and Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announce Extension: E-Check Payment Processor Fee Now Waived Through Dec. 31, 2020 Here's how to find out if some of that money is yours: Go to the Illinois iCash website and press the "Get Started" button. Read More, February 7, 2020 - Treasurer Frerichs Awarded ESGR Patriot Award for Commitment to Illinois Veterans Read More, March 4, 2019 - Treasurer Celebrates $1 Million in New Retirement Savings After Launch of Secure Choice Read More, March 16, 2016 - Treasurer Frerichs Adds Rockford, Waterloo, to Ag Invest Roundtable Talks Read More, June 27, 2017 - Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Gov. Read More, September 11, 2018 - Treasurer Frerichs' 'Money Match' Program to Return $12 Million to Illinois Taxpayers; Approximate Value in Adams County: $38,880 Read More, September 3, 2019 - Charitable Trust Program Commits $25K for Program to Provide Inmates with Employment & Training Opportunities Anyone who has previously claimed funds from the ICash program, starting from Aug. 22, 2017, and has a valid mailing address on file with the Treasurer's Office will receive a check in the mail. The average claim is . The Illinois Treasurer holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner, heirs, or legal representatives. Read More, August 15, 2016 - Frerichs Holds Statewide Hearings On Life Insurers That Do Not Pay Death Benefits Read More, October 17, 2019 - Treasurer Frerichs Money Match Program To Return $1 Million to 8,000 Illinois Taxpayers The treasurer, comptroller or auditor of each state maintains a list of abandoned property and runs an online database that anyone can search by name for free.