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Retired Illinois couple claim share of $656 million jackpot
Merle and Patricia Butler, longtime residents of Red Bud, Illinois, stepped forward to claim their $218.6 million share of the Mega Millions jackpot after keeping their win private for 19 days. They plan to invest the lump sum of $111 million after taxes and have no immediate plans beyond financial strategy, with a possible vacation later.
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Red Bud
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Merle Butler
Southern Illinois
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Patricia