Illinois State Treasurer’s Operation Purple Heart: Seeking Public Assistance to Return Medals Ahead of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has renewed his call for public help in returning a dozen Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners. These medals, currently held by the state’s unclaimed property program, represent profound sacrifices made by military personnel. “These Purple Hearts are priceless,” Frerichs stated during a recent news […]