
$400K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Skokie Convenience Store
A convenience store in north suburban Skokie sold a winning $400,000 lottery ticket for Tuesday's midday drawing, but no one has claimed the prize.
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A convenience store in north suburban Skokie sold a winning $400,000 lottery ticket for Tuesday's midday drawing, but no one has claimed the prize.
In both cases, a male clerk handed over an unknown amount of money, and the robber ran off.
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