Illinois Residents Owed $2.5 Billion, Here’s How to Get Your Money

You can stop looking between couch cushions for an extra couple of bucks.

According to illinois.gov, the State Treasurer of Illinois holds $2.5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans.

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The good news is that they will hold on to this money until you claim it. The better news is that they want you to hurry up and get it going.

The State of Illinois Wants to Put Some Money in Your Pocket

These unclaimed funds could come from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, insurance payouts, or even utility deposit refunds.

Long story short: if you've ever moved, switched banks, changed jobs, or something similar, there's a chance some of this unclaimed cash belongs to you.

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All you'll need to do is check the state of Illinois' iCash website to see if you are owed a few bucks.

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I entered my last name followed by my first, then my city and zip code, and viola, I found out I was also owed money.

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It was reported a few years ago, so to my surprise, I clicked the "Continue to File Claim" button and filled out the rest.

You're not quite finished, as you will have to upload the claim document to finalize the process, but I was surprised at how easy it was to complete it all.

$2.5 Billion Owed to Illinois Residents in Unclaimed Property in 2025

Don't leave money on the table or in Illinois' hands. You might find just enough to treat yourself to something fun or at least your next cup of coffee.