The man won the prize in the Aug. 19 Illinois Lotto drawing
An Ingleside man is $5 million richer after he won an Illinois Lotto drawing last month, according to lottery officials.
The man, who requested anonymity when he presented the winning ticket, purchased the ticket at a liquor store in Ingleside prior to the Aug. 19 drawing. He matched the six winning numbers – 24, 24, 28, 39, 41, and 46 – and claimed the jackpot prize of $5 million.
Now, the man plans to invest his winnings in a new business.
“I plan to invest in me and to own my own automotive business,” he said. “I will work harder than I ever have before.”
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Michael Kavanaugh splits his football fandom décor with his wife Ashley, who is a Packers fan. But he goes all out for his Bears portion of the home.
Michael Kavanaugh splits his football fandom décor with his wife Ashley, who is a Packers fan. But he goes all out for his Bears portion of the home.
Michael Kavanaugh splits his football fandom décor with his wife Ashley, who is a Packers fan. But he goes all out for his Bears portion of the home.
Michael Kavanaugh splits his football fandom décor with his wife Ashley, who is a Packers fan. But he goes all out for his Bears portion of the home.
Michael Kavanaugh splits his football fandom décor with his wife Ashley, who is a Packers fan. But he goes all out for his Bears portion of the home.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
"Bearman" Don Wachter, of Plainfield, wears his Bears pride like no other. And in his home, things are no different.
The man says he has been playing the lottery since 1974, and has purchased his tickets from the same retailer for years. That store will receive a bonus check of $50,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The man also said he will share his winnings with his family, saying that “you can’t be greedy with found money.”
