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Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Steve Schlicher bought a crossword scratch off ticket that ended up being a top prize winner.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  The spokesman for the Illinois lottery says three tickets have split the record $640 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Will you start logging on to buy an Illinois lottery ticket or keep with tradition and drive to your local gas station? As of Sunday, Illinois became the first state to sell lottery tickets online.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for December 28, we're talking about how Illinois wants to be the first state to offer online lottery ticket sales.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Illinois lottery says 2009 was record year.

Monday, June 14, 2010  While someone from Michigan won the $36 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday June 11, 2010, a winning second place ticket was sold in Quincy, Ill.

Friday, June 11, 2010  The Illinois Lottery has topped $2 billion in sales for the fourth year in a row.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  New Illinois lottery scratch off game to benefit members of the armed services.

Thursday, May 28, 2009  No one matched all six numbers ibn Wednesday night's Illinois lottery drawing, so the jqackpot grows to nearly $5 million for Saturday night's drawing

Thursday, February 05, 2009  The Illinois Lotto will roll over to Saturday night's drawing.

Thursday, January 25, 2007  Mt. Sterling man to share in  $3.6 million grand prize