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Mega Millions Millionaire In Chicago
Monday, Sep 09, 2024 - The Mega Millions Jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing has soared to $800 million - the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. However, someone in Illinois is already celebrating after snagging a cool $1 million over the weekend.
Illinois Couple Scores $3 Million On a Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Bought In Cary
Friday, Sep 06, 2024 - This summer has been one for the books for an Illinois couple. First came marriage and next came a shocking $3 million lottery win.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $740 Million For Tonight’s Drawing
Friday, Sep 06, 2024 - Illinois Lottery players have another shot at becoming an uber millionaire this weekend.
Largest Fast Play Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold In-Store At Illinois Lottery Retailer In Alsip
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery retailer in Alsip makes history after selling a Fast Play jackpot winning ticket worth nearly a whopping $1.7 million – the largest Fast Play jackpot ever sold in-store.
$9.2 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Jewel In Addison
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 - Imagine picking up a lottery ticket on your way out of the grocery store – and hitting the jackpot. That dream is now a reality for one Chicago-area Illinois Lottery player, after purchasing a $9.2 million jackpot-winning Lotto ticket this weekend.
‘Future Audi Owner’ Wins $690,000 On Illinois Lottery App
Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player hit the jackpot and is ready to live life in the fast lane. The lucky winner, nicknamed ‘Future Audi Owner,’ recently won over $690,000 and plans to spoil himself with a new Audi.
$1.3 Million Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Won At Grocery Store In Chicago’s Southwest Side
Monday, Aug 19, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player hit it big over the weekend, after winning the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot and scooping up a cool $1.3 million.
$100,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Bought Near Rockford Last Year Remains Unclaimed
Friday, Aug 16, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $100,000 winning Powerball ticket that was purchased in Loves Park last September.
$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Homewood
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight.
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million On A Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Monee, Plans To Buy Her Family A House
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player and her entire family were shocked and in disbelief to discover her $25 scratch-off lottery ticket revealed the top prize of $1 million.
$900,000 Payday For Lucky Day Lotto Online Player In Illinois
Tuesday, Aug 06, 2024 - A lucky Illinois iLottery player recently pocketed a cool $900,000 with Lucky Day Lotto.
Illinois Lottery ‘Crowns’ $3 Million Cash Is King Scratch-Off Ticket Winner
Monday, Aug 05, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery recently crowned another multi-millionaire. The lucky winner won the top prize of $3 million on a $30 Cash is King scratch-off ticket.
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million After Buying Mega Millions Ticket Online
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 - An Illinois iLottery player won $1 million playing Mega Millions online.
The winning online player matched all five numbers in the Tuesday night drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 19-23-30-33-50.
$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Rockford
Monday, Jul 29, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player became a millionaire over the weekend, after purchasing a $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket in Rockford.
Aurora Woman ‘Blessed’ By $1 Million Lottery Win Now Pays It Forward
Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024 - Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket – and her first thought was how she could pay it forward.
Illinois Lottery Hosted A Groovy 50th Anniversary Celebration In Chicago With Giant 35-Foot Disco Ball
Friday, Jul 19, 2024 - The Illinois Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on Thursday, July 18, in Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza with a fun-filled, disco-themed event.
$2 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Chicago’s Logan Square
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024 - While shopping for groceries, an Illinois Lottery player picked up something that wasn’t on their grocery list – a $2 million winning Powerball ticket.
$1.25 Million Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket Sold In Palatine
Friday, Jul 12, 2024 - An Illinois Lottery player is rolling in dough after winning Wednesday evening’s $1.25 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot.
$1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago’s West Rogers Park Neighborhood
Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 - A Chicago lottery retailer is overjoyed to learn that they recently sold a $1 million winning Lotto ticket – the same week one of their regular customers won $10,000 on an Instant Ticket.
Franklin Park Woman Wins A Million Dollars On Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off Ticket
Monday, Jul 01, 2024 - As the Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th Anniversary this July, it crowns another new millionaire. Pamela Arscott of Franklin Park recently won the top prize of $1 million on a $1,000,000 Celebration Instant Ticket.