How to protect your prize as Mega Millions soars to nearly $1 billion
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Have you thought about the first steps you should take after winning the Mega Millions lottery? FOX 32 Chicago spoke with lottery officials on what to do.

If you win the Mega Millions lottery, here are the first two things you should do

Have you thought about the first steps you should take after winning the Mega Millions lottery? FOX 32 Chicago spoke with lottery officials on what to do.

Raising Cane’s founder buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees

“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”

Mega Millions lottery nears $1 billion — what to know if you win

The Mega Millions lottery is nearing $1 billion. It's currently the third-largest jackpot in the game's 20-year history. So what if you win? Here's what you should immediately do:

Mega Millions: Is $810 million worth a $2 ticket? It depends

Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.

Mega Millions hits $660 million for Friday drawing, 3rd largest jackpot ever

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing.

Preserving the integrity of Medinah Temple as it converts to a casino
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Officials involved in the development of a temporary casino in River West are working to ease concerns about the remodeling of the historic Medinah Temple.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630 million after no top winner on Tuesday

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.

Woman wins lottery, buys gift cards for strangers

“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.

Man wins $100K lottery with strategy he saw on TV

The man was apparently inspired by an episode of "Lottery Changed My Life," a series which airs on TLC.

Chicago residents have chance to 'win area code' with two jackpots at $312M

For the first time ever, the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are both at $312 million, which just so happens to be the original area code for Chicago.

Illinois releases results of survey on gambling
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The State Department of Human Services released a first-of-its-kind assessment on the topic Thursday. The study found that 68-percent of Illinois adults reported gambling in the past year, with the lottery being the most popular form.

Lightfoot erupts at Chicago alderman during City Council meeting: 'You are a liar!'

“You are out of order! You are out of order, and you are a liar!” Lightfoot said. “I will not sit here, and I will not tolerate you besmirching the hard work of so many people!”