$1.15 million winning Lotto ticket sold at small Harvard gas station

Monday, February 23, 2026
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HARVARD, Ill. -- A small suburban gas station sold a winning $1.15 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket over the weekend.

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Chemung Country Store, at 24102 IL Route 173, sold the winning ticket on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The winning numbers were 2-15-28-31-43.

"Our customer base is largely made up of loyal, local customers, so we're all hoping the winner is one of our regulars," said Mark Smith, co-owner of Chemung Country Store.

For selling the jackpot ticket, Chemung Country Store will receive a bonus of $11,500.

"We'll put most of it back into operations and improvements, but we also plan to reward our staff in recognition of their dedication and excellent customer service," Smith said.

Winners have one year from the draw date to claim their prize.

Employees, Josie (left), Heather and Kathy, at Chemung Country Store in Harvard, Illinois.
Employees, Josie (left), Heather and Kathy, at Chemung Country Store in Harvard, Illinois.
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