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Illinois Woman Wins $800,000 Lottery Jackpot and Can't Believe Her Luck
A woman from Des Plaines, Illinois, won $800,000 from a $20 Illinois Lottery instant ticket.
The woman bought the winning ticket at ZJ’s Pantry Plus Liquors at 699 N. Wolf Rd. in Des Plaines, Illinois.
The woman, who calls herself Lady Luck, had previously won $10,000 from a lottery game. Lady Luck plans to treat herself with a trip to New York City.
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