In conjunction with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) will be holding a Cash Dash Day on Thursday, October 6, throughout the 92nd District.

In Illinois, banks and businesses are required to turn over unclaimed property to the Treasurer’s Office if they are not able to find the rightful owner after five years. Unclaimed property can include: abandoned saving and checking accounts, safe deposit boxes, unclaimed apartment security deposits, items mistakenly mailed to a former address or returned, and unclaimed property or assets from a loved one.

“During these difficult economic times every penny helps. The Illinois Treasurer’s Office holds on to any unclaimed property to ensure that it goes to the right person. I want to make sure that my constituents are able to get the money that is legally theirs,” Gordon said. “Please come to any of our locations throughout the day to check to see if you have if you have any unclaimed property.”

The Treasurer’s Office will be at will be at the following locations on Thursday, October 6, to check to see if residents have unclaimed property and to return it to them.

Gebby’s Restaurant from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 726 E. War Memorial Drive, Peoria Heights
Kroger Grocery Store from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 1405 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville
Northwoods Mall from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 2200 W. War Memorial, Peoria (Near Simon Guest Services)

If you have any questions about Cash Dash or any other upcoming events, please contact Rep. Gordon’s constituent services office at 309-681-1992 or by e-mail repjgordon@gmail.com.