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The Largest Unclaimed Lottery Jackpots Are Facepalm-Inducing Screw-ups

A ticket worth $350,000 expires Wednesday. It would be the city's largest unclaimed prize.

$350,000 Lotto Ticket Sold In The Loop; Did You Buy It?

Illinois is paying lotto winners again, and is looking for the owner of a winning ticket set to expire.

Mega Millions, Powerball Restart, Now That Illinois Finally Has A Budget

The budget impasse ended Friday, setting the stage for the lotteries to return.

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$400,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Norwood Park Citgo Station

The winning ticket was bought before Sunday at Citgo, 5726 N. Nagle Ave., officials said.

Lincoln Square »

$5M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lincoln Square Mobil — Are You A Winner?

The winner of the lucky Mega Millions ticket has yet to come forward, according to lottery officials.

Portage Park »

$800,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Portage Park 7-Eleven

The winning ticket was bought before Sunday at 7-Eleven, 5959 W. Belmont Ave., officials said.

Man Wins $4 Million In Lottery At Chatham Convenience Store

Nathaniel Dorsey said he's going to save his winnings after he takes a vacation.

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$750,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Norwood Park Deli

The winning ticket was bought at Ada's Market & Deli, 6165 N. Northwest Highway, officials said.

Which Chicago Store Sells the Most Winning Lottery Tickets?

DNAinfo Chicago found which city stores are luckiest when it comes to the Lotto.

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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Mount Greenwood

A winning ticket in the St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle was sold in Mount Greenwood.

Humboldt Park »

Lottery Winner Giving Part of $500,000 Win to Homeless in Humboldt Park

Sanchez said she'll contribute to food trucks that help the homeless in the Humboldt Park community.

Chicago Woman Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize Won at Uptown Market

She bought the ticket in December at Tai Nam Food Market.

Uptown Business Owners Feeling Lucky After Selling Winning Lottery Ticket

Someone bought a ticket at an Uptown grocery store worth a $1 million prize.

Ukrainian Village »

Thief Makes Off with $5,100 Worth of Lottery Tickets, Cash Register

Farmers Pride Produce at Chicago and Western avenues was burglarized early Monday.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.