Reaction to Monday’s attack
Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation continue to keep an eye on conflict in the Middle East after Iran retaliated by attempting to strike U.S. targets in Qatar.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson said he’s grateful no lives were lost and to “Let peace be our priority.” Sen. Dick Durbin criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of terrorism prevention.
Iran’s strike Monday follows Trump’s order to strike Iran nuclear facilities Saturday.
Mendoza to host weekly podcasts
Expect tough subjects about finances with Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s new podcast. Mendoza’s office announced The Mendoza Podcast – Financial Talk that Makes Cents that will cover topics like budgeting, investing and saving for college.
New episodes will launch every Monday on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and coming soon to Spotify.
$800,000 jackpot in lottery
A winner of the online lottery snagged an $800,000 jackpot this week.
The Illinois lottery announced the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot drawing went to someone who purchased the ticket via iLottery on the internet.
Altogether, more than 17,000 winning tickets were sold Sunday for the Lucky Day Lotto, an Illinois-only game with twice daily drawings.
