Community Corner
Local Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize
Scott Chapman, a remodeling contractor, was presented the $1 million check on Thursday.
Scott Chapman of McHenry was presented with a $1 million check from the Illinois Lottery this past week from a winning Powerball ticket he bought on June 12 from a McHenry 7-Eleven, according to an Illinois Lottery press release.
Chapman said he plans to use the money to help pay for his sons' college expenses and take his wife on a tropical vacation, according to the news release. He also plans to keep his job as a remodeling contractor.
“Every time I buy a Lottery ticket I dream of winning, but I never really expect to win—so this is quite a shock,” Chapman said in the news release.
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The 7-Eleven at 3808 West Elm Street in McHenry received a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Chapman will receive $700,000 after federal and state taxes are factored into his winnings.
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