The holder of a winning Mega Millions ticket worth a hefty sum of $349 million, sold in Illinois, has yet to claim their fortune. As reported by CBS News Chicago, the momentous event took place over a week ago, with the ticket purchased at Casey’s General Store at 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland. The numbers that transformed the anonymous individual’s life were 01, 05, 17, 39, and 62, plus the Mega Ball of 8, drawn last Tuesday.
Casey’s General Store, now at the center of local buzz, will receive a $500,000 selling bonus as a part of a lottery reward system. Their district manager, Kim Shaw expressed excitement and hope that the winner is a local. “It’s the talk of the town, and the store is still buzzing with excitement,” Shaw told the Illinois Lottery, according to Fox 32 Chicago. “This is the biggest jackpot-winning ticket our store has ever sold. We’re thrilled for the winner, and selfishly, we hope it’s one of our regular customers—keeping the winnings in the community would make it even more special.”…