Illinois Lottery player wins $1.15M off ticket purchased in Chicagoland

The winning ticket was sold at Chemung Country Store in Harvard, Illinois.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at Chemung Country Store in Harvard, Illinois, for the Feb. 21 evening drawing. The store will receive an $11,500 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpot wins are always exciting for local communities, as they can provide a boost to small businesses and inspire hope among residents. This win highlights the continued popularity of the Illinois Lottery and its impact on the state's economy.

The details

The winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket was purchased at Chemung Country Store, located at 24102 Route 173, for the Saturday evening drawing. The winning numbers were 2-15-28-31-43. For selling the jackpot-winning ticket, the store will receive a bonus equal to 1% of the prize — $11,500.

  • The winning ticket was sold on February 21, 2026 for the evening drawing.
  • Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

The players

Chemung Country Store

A convenience store in Harvard, Illinois that has been part of the community for nearly four decades.

Mark Smith

The co-owner of Chemung Country Store.

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What they’re saying

“Our customer base is largely made up of loyal, local customers, so we're all hoping the winner is one of our regulars.”

— Mark Smith, Co-owner, Chemung Country Store (fox32chicago.com)

“Over the years, we've celebrated quite a few winners, but this is one of our biggest.”

— Mark Smith, Co-owner, Chemung Country Store (fox32chicago.com)

What’s next

Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages winners to sign the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they are ready to claim it.

The takeaway

This lottery win is a boon for the local Chemung Country Store, which will receive a $11,500 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. It highlights the continued popularity of the Illinois Lottery and its ability to generate excitement and economic activity in communities across the state.