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Illinois Lottery Cancels National Lottery Day Event Scheduled For Friday, July 17 Due To Chicago Air Quality Alert

July 17th, 2026

WHAT: 

The Illinois Lottery has canceled its National Lottery Day celebration scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gas Express, 501 W. 31st St., Chicago, due to the Illinois EPA's extended air quality alert for the Chicago area through Friday. 

The decision was made to prioritize the health and safety of event attendees, staff, and partners.

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About the Illinois Lottery
The Illinois Lottery, founded in 1974, has contributed over $26 billion to the State’s Common School Fund in support of K-12 public education in Illinois since 1985. The Common School Fund is the Illinois Lottery’s primary beneficiary, receiving nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds. The Illinois Lottery also supports various specialty causes as described in the Illinois Lottery Law (20 ILCS 1605/21.4). For more information about the Illinois Lottery and the causes we support, please visit IllinoisLottery.com.