A shopper from Illinois experienced the shock of a lifetime when she discovered a $1 million winning lottery ticket at the bottom of her purse. The lucky woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket during a routine visit to a Jewel-Osco grocery store in Elmhurst on October 20. She initially forgot about the ticket after buying it and only stumbled upon it while cleaning out her purse weeks later. Upon checking the numbers, she realized she had won big, turning an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. The unexpected discovery has turned her routine grocery store visit into a life-changing event. The Illinois Lottery confirmed her winnings, adding a thrilling chapter to her life story. This million-dollar find highlights how sometimes, unexpected fortunes can hide in the most familiar places.