| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 26, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 26, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-lottery-sold-3-billion-lottery-tickets-2026-school-funding/ |
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The Illinois Lottery announced it's sold $3.87 billion worth of lottery tickets
in 2026, and generated more than $800 million in funding for public schools.
Illinois Lottery said this is the fourth year out of the last five they've
generated record sales, which generated $804 million in proceeds fo...