$850,000 ‘Lucky Day Lotto' Ticket Sold at Gas Station in Chicago Suburb

In comparison to the Powerball jackpot of $754.6 million, a prize of $850,000 is certainly not to be sniffed at.

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You may thank Thornton's, which is situated at 3233 Grand Ave. in Waukegan, for selling the winning ticket.

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But the the ticket holder isn't the only winner.

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