Many of you may not know that Illinois is loaded with forgotten loot and buried treasure, but millions of dollars in gold and silver are right under your feet – if you can find it.
Dave Bakke column: Patty Henken thought she was just buying an antique chair at an auction in New Berlin. She got the chair, all right -- and a hunt for buried treasure in the bargain. While refurbishing the chair, Patty discovered a slip of paper with a mysterious message that led her to Springfield.
Many of you may not know that Illinois is loaded with forgotten loot and buried treasure, but millions of dollars in gold and silver are right under your feet – if you can find it.
Dave Bakke column: Patty Henken thought she was just buying an antique chair at an auction in New Berlin. She got the chair, all right -- and a hunt for buried treasure in the bargain. While refurbishing the chair, Patty discovered a slip of paper with a mysterious message that led her to Springfield.
