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title: Unclaimed money in Illinois | Plan Before You Die
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# Unclaimed money in Illinois

Use Illinois State Treasurer's official search to look for money in your name. Searching is free. Follow the state's own instructions if you find a match.
- Official state sources
- Free search
- Checked October 15, 2026
### Open Illinois ICash

Use the Illinois State Treasurer's ICash search. It covers lost funds held for their original owners or heirs.
### Review your Illinois listings

Compare possible ICash matches with your records. Illinois unclaimed property can include forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and utility refunds.
### Follow the Illinois claim steps

Use How to Claim Property on ICash. Illinois returns property at no cost with the proper identification.

## What we checked

| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois returns unclaimed property at no cost with the proper identification. | [Illinois State Treasurer](https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Illinois holds unclaimed funds until the original owner or heirs claim them. | [Illinois State Treasurer](https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Illinois unclaimed property can include forgotten accounts, checks, and utility refunds. | [Illinois State Treasurer](https://illinoistreasurer.gov/home/individuals/unclaimed-property/) | Oct 15, 2026 |

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