Illinois Wins Record $3M Lottery Jackpot | Lincoln News

A record-breaking $3 million lottery jackpot has been claimed in Illinois — the largest prize in state history and the biggest of 2024. The winning ticket, bought at a Circle K in Springfield, offers the winner a choice: take $3 million upfront or $5 million over 20 years. This was the 39th winning ticket sold in 2024, and the final drawing of the year, which also saw a $2 million split between Illinois and Missouri. Officials urge players to verify their tickets from key draws, including Jan. 1, Dec. 29, and Dec. 31 — and remind everyone that Illinois’ current prize multiplier is three. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0b1271c9e5b903a