Illinois Family Collects $76,000 From State's I-Cash Program

(CBS) -- A family in the Quad Cities is $76,000 richer, thanks top the state's I-Cash program.

The I-Cash program reunites people with missing money. It might be an old paycheck or in the case of a family from the Quad Cities, it was $76,000. State Treasurer Michael Frierichs says its far from the largest amount discovered by the I-Cash program.

"We have reunited people with over a million dollars," Frierichs said.

How does someone lose a large amount like $76,000 or a million dollars? More often that not, Frierichs says the money is a secret.

"It's almost always someone passes away and did not tell their heirs," he said.

As for this family, the money is going to two children, one of those children is caring for a grandchild who's special needs.

You can find out if you're in line for some unclaimed money or property by visiting illinoistreasurer.gov.