$1 MILLION DOLLAR SCRATCH OFF WINNER RECENTLY IN MT VERNON

A man from Southern Illinois recently struck it big with a scratch-off ticket, winning a whopping $1 million. The Illinois Lottery reported that the winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at a Circle K gas station and convenience store in Mt. Vernon. He plans to use his newfound wealth to buy a new house and share his good fortune with family.