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Illinois Couple Wins $350K Lotto, Plans Retirement Investments

2/9/2026

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Randy and April, two coworkers in Ashton, Illinois, won $350,000 in the Lucky Day Lotto.
The ticket was purchased on January 7 at a Jewel Osco supermarket.
April discovered the true amount using the Illinois Lottery app.
The couple plans to use the winnings for retirement savings and property investments.
Work Mom, an Illinois resident, won $350,000 by matching her children's birthdays.

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Story summary

Randy and April, two coworkers in Ashton, Illinois, won $350,000 in the Lucky Day Lotto.
The ticket was purchased on January 7 at a Jewel Osco supermarket.
April discovered the true amount using the Illinois Lottery app.
The couple plans to use the winnings for retirement savings and property investments.
Work Mom, an Illinois resident, won $350,000 by matching her children's birthdays.