JOLIET, Ill. – Working to provide convenient access to state services to the people in their district, State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D – Joliet, and state Senator John Connor, D-Lockport, are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to host a mobile Department of Vehicle Services (DMV) on December 15 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Stone City VFW Post 2199.

“During different stages of the pandemic, the DMVs across the state were forced to close their doors now leading to a backlog of people needing to renew their IDs or plate stickers,” said Walsh. “I encourage folks to avoid the lines and stop by the Stone City VFW on December 15.”

Offering many of the same services as a regular DMV, Walsh and Connor ‘s event will offer services such as renewal or correction or a driver’s license, state ID cards, license plate sticker, motor vehicle registration, and organ donor registration. However, Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and residents over the age of 75 must visit a permanent Secretary of State driver’s services facility. The event will also offer serve as an I-Cash event, a program through the Illinois State Treasurer’s office to help residents search for unclaimed property currently being help by the state and begin the process of having it returned to them. The event will be on December 15 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Stone City VFW Post 2199 located at 214 Stone City Dr. in Joliet. Those unable to attend the event can still access many of the same services online at the Secretary of State’s office website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Residents can also search I-Cash and file a claim on their own by visiting https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov.

“In addition to being a voice for Joliet area in Springfield, a large part of my job is helping connect people to the different services offered by the state, such as driver services and I-Cash,” said Walsh. “We will be a one-stop-shop for folks looking to renew their licenses and see if they have unclaimed cash owed to them.”

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help residents reclaim their property from the state, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting an I-Cash event with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Public Library, located at 1 S. 6th Ave. in St. Charles.

“There are countless residents across the state that do not know their property is being held by the state until they claim it,” Hirschauer said. “By teaming up with the Treasurer’s office to host these I-Cash events, we are ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to look and see if they have unclaimed property.”

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office has nearly $2.5 billion in unclaimed property. Unclaimed property comes in many forms, such as savings and checking accounts, customer deposits, payroll checks, refund checks and more. During the event, a representative from the treasurers’ office will be available to check the I-Cash database, explain the steps to reclaiming property and answer any questions from attendees.

“The I-Cash database is always getting updated, so I suggest everyone take advantage of the opportunity to connect with the treasurer’s office,” Hirschauer said. “Every dollar counts, especially as families continue to recover from setbacks caused by the pandemic.”

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GODFREY, Ill. – To help area residents learn about unclaimed property owed to them, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, will be hosting an I-Cash event with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office at Godfrey Village Hall on Oct. 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

“The Illinois Treasurer’s office currently has 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed property such as uncashed checks, stock dividends, or forgotten property left in a safety deposit box,” said Bristow. “Residents can stop by to search their name or the name of a loved one to see what money or property is owed to them.”

Bristow and Crowe regularly host I-Cash events to across their districts to help residents reconnect with unclaimed property that is currently held by the state until it can be returned. Residents can stop by the Godfrey Village Hall located at 6810 Godfrey Road between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to see if the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is holding any property for them and file a claim to have it returned to them. This is a free event and no reservation is required.

“Filing a claim only takes a few minutes, and it starts the easy and quick process of having your property or money returned to you,” said Bristow. “During the many I-Cash events my office has hosted this year, we have been able to help residents learn about thousands of dollars owed to them and helped return that money or property to the rightful owner.”

ALTON, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, partnered with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to help connect area residents with lost or forgotten property during an I-Cash event at the Alton Works Office.

“Nearly everyone who stopped by our I-Cash event was able to file a claim for lost property or receive help with a claim they already have,” said Bristow. “The Illinois State Treasurer’s office currently holds 2.9 billion dollars in unclaimed property such as uncashed checks or tax returns, or forgotten property left at a bank, and I’m glad that we were able to connect residents with their cash or property to get it properly returned.”

Last week, Bristow and Crowe hosted an I-Cash event at the newly opened Alton Works office where residents from across the Metro East were able to receive help in finding their property and filing claim to have it returned. Bristow will be hosting another I-Cash event this month on Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farm Fresh store on 515 S. Central Ave. in Wood River. This is a free event and requires no reservation.

“Through these events we have been able to return forgotten property and amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars to its rightful owner,” said Bristow. “I would encourage anyone who couldn’t make it to our last event to stop by the Farm Fresh store in Wood River on Sept. 13 to search their name or the names of loved ones and file a free claim to have their property returned to them.”

AURORA, Ill. – To help local residents find unclaimed money, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting constituents to her I-Cash event with State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department community meeting room, located at 1200 E. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora.

“The I-Cash program that the treasurer’s office has is a great resource for our state, as there are thousands of people each year who get back money that they may have forgotten they had, and I look forward to bringing this service to my constituents,” said Hernandez. “All you need to do is bring in a valid ID and experts will look into the state database, which currently holds over $2.9 billion in unclaimed funds.”

Business owners and residents can reclaim various different forms of funds, including checking and savings accounts, insurance checks, payroll checks, money orders and uncashed checks. According to the treasurer’s office, 1 in 4 people who search for unclaimed property through the state database will find property to claim. The event and claims process is free and open to the public.

“Increasing public awareness of this program will help the hard-working families in our community find any money that may be owed to them,” said Hernandez. “Checking for unclaimed funds at an I-Cash event is quick and easy, and I encourage all local residents to attend.”

For more information, please contact Hernandez’s constituent services office at 630-270-1848 or email RepBarbaraHernandez@gmail.com.

ALTON, ILL. – To help connect residents with lost or forgotten cash or property, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, are partnering with the Illinois State Treasurer to host an I-Cash event at the Wood River City Hall on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The Illinois State Treasurer is currently holding onto more than $3 billion in unclaimed property,” said Bristow. “These are often uncashed checks, tax refunds or other property that may have went unclaimed or forgotten. Hosting I-Cash events is any easy way to allow any Illinois resident to check and see if there is any property that is rightfully theirs.”

The free event will be located in the Council Chambers at the Wood River City Hall located at 111 North Wood River Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents will be able to drop by and look up their name and the names of loved ones to see if there is any unclaimed property owed to them. Thousands of Illinois residents were able to have their money returned to them last year and the average claim value was $1,000. Those unable to attend can also visit https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/ to see if they have any unclaimed money.

“This past year, the Illinois State Treasurer was able to return a record $239 million in forgotten cash or property to the rightful owners, which was the most ever returned in the history of the I-Cash program.” said Bristow. “I would encourage everyone to take a couple of minutes and search for their name or a loved one to see if there is any cash or valuable property that could be returned to them.”

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to provide constituents with direct access to state government, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, partnered with the Office of the Attorney General to provide a presentation on consumer protection and the Office of the Treasurer to speak about their I-Cash service at her monthly Pastries with Pappas event. 

“Consumer fraud is a highly prevalent issue throughout the state, and having the ability to identify misleading and fraudulent behavior through various mediums puts us at an advantage,” said Pappas. “I want to thank both the Office of the Attorney General for coming to speak more on preventative measures, and the Office of the Treasurer for informing residents of the I-Cash program that can help residents discover unclaimed forgotten property.” 

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To give local residents and businesses an opportunity to claim their unclaimed cash or property held by the state, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s office for two free ICash events on Friday, May 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, May 30 from 9 to 12 p.m.  Both ICash events will be held at the 6 Mile Library in Granite City at 2145 Johnson Road.

“I wanted to provide multiple opportunities for individuals in my district to take advantage of this service offered by the Illinois Treasurer’s office,” Stuart said. “I encourage residents and business owners to come to this event to begin the process of reclaiming their property from the state.”

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office has $2.5 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to people across the state.  Figures from last year show that residents in Madison County reclaimed over 2 million dollars from the state, with help from the ICash process.  The property can be held in various different forms, which can include checking accounts, savings accounts, uncashed wage and payroll checks, uncashed stock dividends and stock certificates, insurance payments, utility deposits, customer deposits, accounts payable, credit balances, refund checks and more. A representative from the treasurer’s office will be available to check the ICash database and help file claims to property.

Who: State Rep. Katie Stuart and the Illinois Treasurer’s office

What: ICash events to check for unclaimed property

When: Friday, May 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 30 from 9 to 12 p.m.

Where: 6 Mile Library, 2145 Johnson Road in Granite City

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To give local residents and businesses an opportunity to claim their unclaimed cash or property held by the state, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s office for a free ICash event on Tuesday, April 30 from 2 to 5 p.m.  The event will be held at the Collinsville Memorial Library located at 408 W. Main St in Collinsville.

“This event simplifies the process for my constituents to check if they have any unclaimed property,” Stuart said. “The property being held by the state belongs to residents, so the treasurer’s office and I are pleased to offer this service to return unclaimed property to individuals.”

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office has $2.5 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to people across the state.  The property can be held in various different forms, which can include checking accounts, savings accounts, uncashed wage and payroll checks, uncashed stock dividends and stock certificates, insurance payments, utility deposits, customer deposits, accounts payable, credit balances, refund checks and more. During the event, a representative from the treasurer’s office will be available to check the ICash database, explain how to claim property and answer any other questions.

“The reason that there is so much unclaimed property is mostly due to the public not knowing that they could have unclaimed property,” Stuart said. “Both residents and businesses can come to this event to ensure that if they do have unclaimed property, they can claim it as soon as possible.”

CREST HILL, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, and state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, are partnering with the office of the Illinois State Treasurer to host an I-Cash event to help local residents find any unclaimed funds they may be owed on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their district office, located at 16151 S. Weber Rd., Suite 103 in Crest Hill.

“If someone has an uncashed payroll check or is owed a refund but never claimed it, the funds are held by the treasurer’s office until they are collected by the rightful owner,” Connor said. “Many people aren’t aware that they may have unclaimed property in the treasurer’s office, but hosting an I-Cash event gives local residents the opportunity to find and claim money owed to them.”

The Illinois State Treasurer’s office holds $2.9 billion in unclaimed funds, which can come from uncashed payroll checks, uncashed stock dividends and stock certificates, refund checks, money orders, traveler’s checks and even uncashed death benefit checks and life insurance payouts. Connor and McGuire’s I-Cash event will feature experts from the treasurer’s office who will be available to answer questions, help residents search the state’s I-Cash system for unclaimed property and offer free help filing a claim.

“Checking to see if you are entitled to unclaimed or forgotten property through the state’s I-Cash system is quick and easy,” Connor said. “I encourage those who cannot attend the event but are interested in finding out if they have unclaimed property to visit the I-Cash website at https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/.”

For more information, please contact Rep. Connor’s constituent service office at 815-372-0085 or RepConnor@gmail.com.