Treasurer’s Vault of Unclaimed Property to Open to Public

The big state treasurer's vault located underneath the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield is normally closed to the public. But the vault will be open for tours during the 2nd week of July. State Treasurer Dan Rutherford tells Illinois Public Media's Jim Meadows about the vault, its history, and how it is currently being used. You can visit the vault, July 11th through the 15th. Tours will be held every half hour from 9 AM until 4 PM daily, starting from Room 203 (the former bank) at the Capitol. Reservations for tours are preferred, but not required. To schedule a tour for an individual, family or group, contact Shirley Johnson at the Capitol, at 217-558-4796 or sjohnson@treasurer.state.il.us.