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Illinois Lotto player wins $7.4M from ticket purchased at SW Side gas station

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
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Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM · 1 min read
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Illinois Lotto player wins $7.4M from ticket purchased at SW Side gas station — New Lenox Community news

An Illinois Lotto player has won $7.4 million after buying a ticket at a Southwest Side gas station, the Illinois Lottery said.

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