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By WJBC Staff
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Mike Fredrich’s’ office will be holding an unclaimed property auction at the Illinois State Fair Saturday.
More than 15,000 items, divided into 250 lots, will be up for bid and include a little bit of everything from coins to jewelry to sports memorabilia.
“We’ve got something for all kinds of collectors out there,” said the Treasurer. “We have jewelry; we have watches; we have sports memorabilia; we have coins; there’s something for everybody. It’s a great excuse to come out and enjoy the Illinois State Fair.”
The auction kicks off at 11:00 a.m. Saturday on the Lincoln Stage at the Fairgrounds. Visitors can check out the items beforehand, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Proceeds from the items are held until the owner, or their heir claims the money.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].