Residents of Woodhull buzzing with excitement after a $3 million winning Illinois Lottery ticket was purchased at a local gas station.
A lucky Illinois Lottery player purchased a 200X Payout Instant Ticket for $30 and scored the top prize of $3-million.
The winning ticket was purchased at a BP gas station, located at 111 NW 5th St. in Woodhull.
For selling the winning ticket, the BP station will receive a cash bonus of one percent of the prize amount, or $30,000.
Winners have one year from the date of the winning draw in which to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages all lucky winners to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they’re ready to claim their prize.