After a bill to create a state lottery passed the Illinois House 100-64 in early June 1972, the item was sent to the state’s Senate. “There will be some winners, but there will be thousands ...

Lucky Day Lotto, which is exclusively sold in Illinois, draws twice a day, at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m., and tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app.

When the Illinois State Lottery began 45 years ago, it was done with a promise of increasing education funding in the state. This new legitimate game of chance was modeled after one that had been ...

The Illinois Lottery was founded in 1974. Since last year, proceeds go to the state’s Common School Fund and other causes as directed by statute.

Illinois State Lottery officials announced the ticket was sold at the 1775 N. LaFox St. store in the first few days of January. But since winners can opt to remain anonymous, it’s possible their ...