Mega Millions jackpot soars to $681 million
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
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If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
The winner bought the ticket online, making this the biggest prize ever won through an iLottery and the second-largest prize ever won in Illinois.
The "Mega-Millionaire" received an email from the Illinois Lottery stating that they should check the numbers because they had won a prize. The winner said they plan to retire early and enjoy life with their family.
The prize was said to be the largest ever won by an iLottery player in the nation.
The ticket was purchased by someone in Illinois. However, it's not clear where as it appeared the ticket was bought online.
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.
There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year's Day.
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
Illinois lottery players will have two chances this weekend to become a millionaire, if not a billionaire.
The winning ticket was sold at the 508 Variety Shop, located at 508 E. Chain of Rocks Road.
Both tickets matched all six numbers for a total jackpot of $395 million.
It's the second-biggest grand prize ever won in U.S. lottery history, behind only a $2.04 billion pot of gold also won in California in November 2022.
This weekend, lottery players will have three chances to become millionaires with three games taking place starting Friday.
One winning ticket was sold in Florida for the Mega Millions jackpot — the third largest in U.S. lottery history.
There's been no big winner since April 18 - which means 31 drawings have come and gone without a big winner.
There's been no big winner since April 18 - which means 31 drawings have come and gone without a big winner.
Lottery players will have a shot at an estimated $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
There has not been a Mega Millions jackpot winner since April 18.
Players will have five seconds to grab as many tickets as they can.
The Mega Millions turned Mega Billions is now the fourth-largest jackpot in the game's history. The prize now sits at $1.25 billion for Friday's drawing. It is the sixth-largest prize in U.S. history.
The pot of gold soared after no winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.1 billion grand prize.
The next drawing happens Tuesday night.
No one won Friday night's drawing meaning the jackpot now rolls over and gets even bigger.
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
This week brings the first significant snowfall of the season to the Chicago area. Snow is expected to fall at least through the early afternoon before changing over to cold November rain.
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Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 p.m.
Snow is moving into the Chicago area. Marissa Perlman reports on the road conditions from the Mobile Weather Lab.
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Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
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A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
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