SKOKIE, Ill. – A stroke of luck turned into an unclaimed treasure as a $450,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Skokie remains unclaimed, leaving its owner with just three weeks to cash in before the opportunity disappears forever.
A Lucky Purchase at Kostner Korner
The winning ticket, bought at Kostner Korner located at 4356 West Howard, was drawn on June 26, 2023. Since then, it has been a mystery, with the clock ticking for the fortunate buyer to step forward. “Winners have one full year to claim their prize,” a representative from the Illinois Lottery noted, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. With the deadline looming, excitement and speculation swirl in the community.
Unclaimed Riches in Illinois
Currently, the Illinois Lottery holds eight unclaimed prizes totaling a staggering $6.4 million. Among these, the largest is an astonishing $4.1 million Lotto ticket sold in La Grange, drawn on May 2. The fate of these unclaimed riches serves as a poignant reminder that fortune favors the prepared.