Illinois Lottery player wins $1M after purchasing Powerball ticket at Jewel-Osco in Cook County

An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million after purchasing a Powerball ticket at a Jewel-Osco grocery store in Cook County.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Melrose Park store located at 800 North Ave.

The lucky player bought the ticket for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 21, and matched all five winning numbers: 1-12-17-21-58.

As a bonus for selling the winning ticket, the Jewel-Osco store will receive a $10,000 prize.

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

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m.

The Powerball jackpot for the next drawing is an estimated $145 million.

The Source: FOX 32 Chicago received information on the winning ticket from the Illinois Lottery. 

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