Treasurer Frerichs enables Illinoisans to ‘e-claim’ property

Posted on January 3, 2018
Michael Frerichs
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has he’s making changes that will make it easier to find and claim property. (WJBC file photo)

By WJBC Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs said getting any unclaimed property you’re due is now easier and faster than ever.

Frerichs said paperwork hassles for his office’s I-Cash program have been greatly reduced with two new ways to file a claim.

“E-claiming allows the public to upload necessary claim information in an electronic format on our website,” Frerichs said.

Frerichs added “fast track” allows small claims to be quickly approved.

“We have more than $2 billion in unclaimed property to return to Illinois residents and I’ve talked to countless ones who have said it’s not enough money, it’s not worth the time and hassle,” Frerichs said. “We’ve now made it so much simpler we are hopeful people will get the money that rightfully belongs to them.”

To search the database and submit a claim for anything you’re owed, visit www.illinois treasurer.gov/icash.

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