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CHICAGO – One lucky player in Maine won the massive $1.348 billion Mega Millions jackpot last night - the second-largest prize in Mega Millions history. Across Illinois, lottery players waited in long lines to snatch up tickets and now many will be queuing up to claim their prizes. Seven Illinois Lottery players are celebrating after winning big money from Friday night’s drawing. One lucky player won $1 million after matching all five numbers to win the second top prize. The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven, located at 847 N. Dodge Ave in Evanston, IL. And an iLottery player matched four numbers plus added the game’s Megaplier feature to win $20,000, and five players matched four numbers and the Mega Ball to win $10,000 each. The Mega Millions roll began on October 18, 2022, and in that time, more than 1.2 million winning tickets were sold and over $14 million in prizes were won by Illinois players. Every single Mega Millions win is also

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that all offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed on Saturday, January 14. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed Monday, January 16. All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, January 17. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website at ilsos.gov for online services including checking eligibility to renew their driver’s license online, applying for a duplicate driver’s license, or renewing license plate stickers. In addition, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 7, 2025.

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St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy spent his Sunday morning at Central Baptist Church.

The new rules require female legislators and staff members to wear a jacket such as a cardigan or blazer.

Adam Wainwright is an established veteran in one career, but completely new to another. The longtime St. Louis Cardinals ace will soon take his talents to a live music stage.

An injury sapped much of Carlson's offensive production in 2022. Now he's healthy and ready to earn his way into the lineup.

An accused double murder suspect wanted in Franklin County was taken into custody Sunday after crashing their car along Interstate 55 in south St. Louis.

EAST ST. LOUIS – At 3:27 p.m. on January 14, 2023, the Illinois State Police Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) responded to the 800 block of North 80th Street to investigate a homicide. The victim, an 18-year-old male of East St. Louis was fatally injured when he was struck by gunfire. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 314-725-8477 (TIPS) or PSEG Agents at 618-343-5239. Witnesses can remain anonymous.

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Here is our January update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!