The Cubs haven't clinched a berth in the World Series yet — but one southwest suburban fan has already gotten lucky.
Rick Kempke, 56, was at home watching a Cubs game when he scratched a $300,000,000 Cash Spectacular ticket and won $1 million, according to the Illinois Lottery.
"I can't believe it! I'm a huge Cubs fan and now that I won the lottery, I might buy a ticket for tomorrow night's game!" Kempke said.
Kempe, who has lived in Lockport all his life, bought the winning ticket at Speedway at 314 S. State St. in the southwest suburb, according to the lottery. He opted to receive his winnings as a one-time payment of $600,000.
He retired after working 25 years for the Environmental Protection Agency in Willowbrook, and in addition to a Cubs playoff ticket, he plans to buy a new car and a house.
Maybe it will help with the pain when the Cubs lose.
RL
Congrats!!!
ROTFLMAO!!!
Congrats to the Smuck. now maybe he can afford to buy some
quality Yankee tickets and fan gear!
Yankees Rule!!
I would have hushed about it. Actually I would have asked someone to scout a really decent hot looking queen for me for a future wife.
This is why people need to be careful.
Congratulations to the lucky winner, I just hope he gets paid.
Congratulations to Rick Kempke !! Enjoy the Cubs when they win the World Series.
Yankees Rule? Tell that to the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants.
Congrats to him! Nice win!
Personal Grand Slam-
Congratulations Mr,Rick Kempke
That was a good one
Glad he took the cash-option. Especially in Illinois!
Well, I have to tip my hat to the Cubs now..
still doesn't change anything.
I will be a Yankee's fan untill the day I die.