Another Purple Heart found its way back home thanks to the unclaimed property program and Operation Purple Heart, brought to the community by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recounts the experience, meeting the Decatur family and reuniting them with the Purple Heart medal and finding out just how it was originally earned.

Treasurer Frerichs says this is the perfect time of year to check out Operation Purple Heart online and learn if there are any piece of information or family history that would bring another veteran back to their lost medal.

With one community-minded initiative after another, the Illinois State Treasures Office has been set on a course to help everyday citizens thrive and be knowledgeable about their funds. Treasurer Frerichs says him and his team start with listening to constituents and drive forward with intent.

Learn more information at www.illinoistreasurer.gov.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.