Discover Your Hidden Treasure: Reclaiming Lost Funds in Illinois

Kelly Cooke
Published Apr 26, 2025

Did you know that the Illinois State Treasurer's Office is currently safeguarding over $3.5 billion in unclaimed funds? 

Thiese forgotten assets awaits their rightful owners, whether they be:

  • original account holders
  • the heirs
  • legal representatives

The Illinois Treasurer is committed to reuniting these funds with their rightful owners regardless of how much time has passed.

Since 2015, the diligent efforts of the Treasurer's Office have resulted in the return of an astounding $1.5 billion in assets, encompassing both cash and the value of reclaimed shares.

But what exactly constitutes unclaimed property?

These dormant assets include but are not limited to:

  • unpaid life insurance benefits
  • bank accounts
  • neglected stocks
  • nused rebate cards
Among other assets.


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