Mega Millions tickets more than double in price after today: New rules to know, Chicago

Owner of Chicago gas station feels like ‘lucky penny' after multiple Lottery wins

A Chicago gas station owner feels like a “lucky penny” after his station sold another winning Lottery ticket last week.

$700K winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago

A $700,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shell gas station in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The winner matched all ...

$700K winning Lotto ticket sold at gas station in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood

A $700,000 jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shell gas station in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, with the owner and employees set to receive a bonus.

'The Breakfast Club' stars reunite in full for 1st time 40 years after film's release

The stars of the cult classic film "The Breakfast Club" reunited over the weekend in Chicago, the setting of the film, at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo .

Powerball player just misses $66M jackpot in Illinois — but still wins big

A lucky Powerball player in Illinois won $50,000, just missing the $66 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket ...

Illinois Lottery player collects $1 million jackpot from online ticket

An Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer after they collected a jackpot from a ticket they purchased online.

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Big winner in the new Mega Millions lottery is not the players

With changes in rules and structure, it’s an ideal time to provide context for what the new Mega Millions is offering.

Your odds of winning Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot have gone up: What to know

(NEXSTAR) — Your odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot have always been slim, but thanks to new changes to the national lottery game, they just got better. Mega Millions officials unveiled ...

Mega Millions changes take effect today: Here's what players should know

Lottery players are going to have a shot at more billion-dollar jackpots and slightly better odds under new Mega Millions rules.

Mega Millions hikes ticket prices and raises odds of winning

Mega Millions raised single ticket prices to $5 from $2. Operators promise bigger jackpots and more wins, but already some ...

Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots

Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — ...

Mega Millions tickets more than double in price after today: New rules to know

Today's your last chance to enter a Mega Millions drawing for $2. Friday, April 4, is the final Mega drawing before the ...

Homewood officials tout growth, express hope Wind Creek hotel opening boosts traffic

Wind Creek manager Roger Kuehn said the casino employs 1,133 full-time workers, with about 75% of workforce classified as ...

Chicago's international visitors expected to drop but tourism leaders say the city can bear it

The Summit conference for the tourism and hospitality industry took place this week and many attendees felt hopeful but also ...

The Complete Guide To Chicago's Biggest Galas And Events In 2025

Save the date for Chicago's top fundraisers, exhibitions, galas and performances in 2025. Lesly and David Koo at the 2023 ...

Former President Joe Biden delivers first public remarks since leaving office in Chicago: LIVE

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former President Joe Biden will deliver his first public remarks since leaving office in Chicago Tuesday. He's returning to the national stage to help raise concerns about the health ...

Biden speaks in Chicago for first address since leaving White House

Former President Joe Biden is set to address a convention in Chicago Tuesday, his first public address since leaving the ...

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens luxury hotel and spa to the public

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort has officially opened its full resort experience, including its luxury hotel and spa, to the public. Bookings for both the 255+ room and 43+ luxury suite ...

Chicago rooftops where views and vibes are everything

Explore the best rooftop spots in Chicago offering skyline views, creative cocktails, and a fresh perspective on the city's social scene.

Southland casino hotel debuts, with outdoor dining 200 feet up and panoramic views

Wind Creek casino in East Hazel Crest and Homewood opens hotel, featuring spa and soon a 17th floor restaurant with outdoor dining.

Hotel, spa now open at Wind Creek Casino just across state line

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino officially added "Resort" to its name Friday in tandem with the opening of its high-rise hotel and skyline-view spa.

Harry Potter store opening Thursday on Chicago's Magnificent Mile

The Harry Potter store opens today on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The store is moved into the retail space below the Omni Hotel on Michigan Avenue. It will have Chicago-themed merch and a butterbeer ...

Police chase ‘wanted' man through downtown Chicago, into hotel busy hotel lobby

The incident led to a large police response, with some street closures and CTA bus reroutes in the busy downtown Chicago area.

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Chicago police shoot, critically injure wanted man armed with knife at River North hotel: CPD

Chicago police shot and critically injured a man armed with a knife at a downtown hotel on Monday afternoon, CPD said.