Illinois lottery winners to receive IOUs as lawmakers refuse reform By Hilary Gowins 08/28/2015 A Springfield budget stalemate comes with embarrassing consequences for Illinois government. TAGS: budget, illinois lottery, lottery
$4.5 Million in Wages at the Illinois Lottery 04/02/2010 In 2008, Illinois Department of Revenue employed 99 individuals at a combined cost of over $4.5 Million to run the State's lottery.