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Adler Planetarium astronomer shares spooky space trivia for Halloween
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Illinois Lotto player wins $7.4M from ticket purchased at SW Side gas station
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM · 1 min read
An Illinois Lotto player has won $7.4 million after buying a ticket at a Southwest Side gas station, the Illinois Lottery said.
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