Illinois, unclaimed property

140,000 unclaimed property checks in the mail for Illinois residents, totaling $13.2 million
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The check is in the mail, and it's legit, so keep an eye out for an envelope from the Illinois State Treasurer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office has mailed checks to approximately 140,000 people, totaling nearly $13.2 million, from the state's Unclaimed Property program.
‘It’s not a scam’: Nearly 140K Illinois residents to receive checks for unclaimed property
The state treasurer has sent out thousands of checks in the mail to get unclaimed money to its rightful owners — and he wants to make sure they get cashed. Illinois State Treasurer
Illinois State Treasurer mails out nearly 140,000 unclaimed property checks
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office has mailed checks to nearly 140,000 residents for unclaimed property. The checks went out as part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program, which allows the Treasurer’s Office to automatically return missing money to people without the need to file a claim.
Nearly 140,000 Illinois residents sent checks for unclaimed property: 'It is not a scam,' treasurer says
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Tuesday reminded residents who receive these unclaimed property checks that it is not a scam. “All you have to do is open that envelope and cash that check.
Illinoisans urged to check mail for unclaimed property checks
The Illinois State Treasurer is urging people to cash their check for unclaimed property from the state.
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