Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion Posted on October 19, 2018 by Chicago 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing has swelled to a $1 billion jackpot, and the Illinois Lottery is celebrating by giving away 1,000 free tickets. CBS 2’s VI Nguyen reports. 1 Chicago Chicago News & Search 1 News - 1 eMovies - 1 eMusic - 1 eBooks - 1 Search Search for: