May is Police Memorial Month. During May, Blue Police Memorial Lottery Tickets may be purchased to support law enforcement officers in Illinois.
- Starting May 7, players can support Illinois law enforcement officers with a chance to win up to $20,000 when they purchase a ticket at their local retailer.
- 100% of the profits go toward police memorials, helping families of the fallen and other support of law enforcement officers.
- Proceeds will be used to build and maintain police memorials, hold annual police commemorations and provide scholarships and financial assistance to families of fallen officers.
- Funds will aid in the purchase or replacement of ballistic vests and support individuals aspiring to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Funds are shared with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Fund, the Police Memorial Committee Fund, and the Illinois State Police Memorial Fund.