The Illinois state treasurer returned a more than $200,000 donation to an animal shelter in Lake County that was made by a now-deceased woman who named the shelter as her life insurance beneficiary. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said he has returned $303.8 million in missing money to nearly 312,000 residents, businesses and organizations through […]
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Woman charged in Lake County with stealing nearly $250K in unclaimed property from 4 victims
The Illinois Attorney General says a woman has been charged in Lake County with stealing nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with the state treasurer. Maria Michaud, 37, of Berwyn, was arraigned on the felony charges in Lake County Circuit Court on Thursday. She was charged with two counts […]
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Illinois treasurer seeks owners of Purple Heart medals found in Round Lake, Chicago area
The Illinois state treasurer has announced “Operation Purple Heart,” an effort to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners. One of the medals was found in Round Lake. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said the military honors were submitted to his office for safekeeping and return as part of the Unclaimed Property program. “These […]