140,000 unclaimed property checks in the mail for Illinois residents, totaling $13.2 million
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The check is in the mail, and it's legit, so keep an eye out for an envelope from the Illinois State Treasurer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office has mailed checks to approximately 140,000 people, totaling nearly $13.2 million, from the state's Unclaimed Property program.