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Accidental Millionaire; Lounge's Epic Sendoff: Good News, Illinois
Learn how a malfunctioning machine made a man a millionaire and revel in the epic sendoff of a 63-year-old local institution.
ILLINOIS — A malfunctioning lottery ticket machine made an Addison man a multi-millionaire, a local lounge got an epic sendoff after 63 years, and other amazing things happened in our Illinois coverage this week. Check out these good news articles and don't forget to find a reason to grin today!
The Last Highball At Petey's Bungalow Lounge
It's the end of an era for Petey's Bungalow Lounge, which closes after a storied 63-year run Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Oak Lawn.
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'Accidental' Illinios Lotto Ticket Purchase Pays Off For Addison Man
An Addison man cashed in on a multi-million dollar win after accidentally buying tickets for the wrong Illinois Lottery game.
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Patch's 2024 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
Haunted yards are springing up across the Chicago region. Here's a list of the best.
Send Halloween Pet Photos To Illinois Patch
See how to get your dog's photo featured in Illinois Patch's 2024 roundup of Halloween Pet Pics!
Aurora Among Top Cities In Country For Creatives, Makers: Study
A new poll analyzed data from 200 of the country's most populated cities to determine which is best for creatives.
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