News Releases About ICash Unclaimed Property

CHICAGO — Treasurer Michael Frerichs today urged volunteers to participate in Misericordia’s annual Candy Day fundraiser on April 29 and 30. More than 10,000 volunteers are needed in Chicago and the suburbs to pass out candy and informational tags in exchange for donations. Frerichs agreed to volunteer and urged others to do the same during a visit to the campus where he returned more than $15,000. “Mike’s willingness to help as an individual and to encourage others to volunteer is greatly appreciated,” said Sister Rosemary Connelly, executive director of Misericordia.…

SPRINGFIELD — A statewide newsprint advertising push begins this week to reunite Central Illinois residents with $156 million in unclaimed property, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today, including one Central Illinois resident who could claim more than $200,000. Frerichs drew attention to the advertising blitz to reassure residents that the unclaimed property effort is legitimate and not an elaborate hoax. The Treasurer’s Office never charges a fee to search and return unclaimed property. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account or…

SPRINGFIELD — A statewide digital media and newsprint advertising push begins this week to reunite $2 billion in unclaimed property with residents, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. Frerichs drew attention to the advertising blitz to reassure residents that the unclaimed property effort is legitimate and not an elaborate hoax. The Treasurer’s Office never charges a fee to search and return unclaimed property. “For most people, it is difficult to believe that they might have overlooked an investment account or forgot to pick up a final paycheck. However, the thousands…

Search Your Name at IllinoisTreasurer.gov SPRINGFIELD — Bidders paid $73,000 for 8,000 pieces of commemorative coins, jewelry and baseball cards in the state’s unclaimed property auction, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office said today. The week-long online sale closed Friday. Winning bids included an Engelhard 10-ounce gold bar, sold for 12,052 dollars, and a 1923-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin, sold for 1,391 dollars. A collection of baseball cards sold for 467 dollars. The collection included a 1967 Topps Mickey Mantle card, a 1966 Topps Sandy Koufax card, and a 1982…