A few weeks ago, the Chicago Independent Bulletin newspaper published State Representative LaShawn K. Ford’s thoughts on the Illinois state lottery. He shared information that some people know – but most people don’t – about the lottery system.

I have a question for you: Did you know that the lottery started in black communities in the United States? Yes, it did. And to learn more about the history of lottery in Chicago, read Policy Kings by Nathan Thompson (Nate’s my dude!).

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