UNCLAIMED MONEY · ILLINOIS

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Money waiting

$5B+

in Illinois unclaimed money

Held by the State Treasurer for owners and heirs.

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Returned in fiscal 2026

$307.8M

a state record

Thousands of people got money back.

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Average claim in 2025

$539

per the Treasurer

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Where to search

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icash.illinoistreasurer.gov

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