Tina Bauman of Sesser waited to see if any money was coming to her and her family during a Cash Dash Illinois Lost and Found, held Friday in the Franklin County Courthouse.

Eric Koester of the state treasurer’s office in Mt. Vernon, said the office is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed property that people have forgotten, lost or never knew they had.

“The money comes in all forms, from the contents of old safe deposit boxes and paid-up life insurance policies to long-lost bank accounts and entire estates,” Koester said. “Typically those who are owed money from the state receive a check within four to six weeks. By law, the state treasurer’s office holds unclaimed property until an owner or heir files a claim.”

Bauman said she received money last year but was not as fortunate this year.

For more information, visit www.treasurer.il.gov and follow the Cash Dash link. The Mt. Vernon office is located in Municipal Building West at 200 Potomac Boulevard. Call (618) 244-8369 for further information.