An Illinois man received what he called the best birthday gift he could have imagined after a $5 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1M lottery win, according to the Illinois Lottery. Steve, of Kewanee, won the life-changing prize after purchasing a $5 Onyx Instant Ticket from Beck's North. Read More: Illinois Man Wins $1.3M Jackpot For Second Time In 15 Years“This win came just in time,” Steve said. [wqad]Get our free mobile appThe Illinois Lottery said Steve's big win almost never happened. Read More: Rockford Man Wins Four Illinois Lottery Prizes in the Last YearSteve plans to use the winnings toward some home improvement projects and hopes to buy a new car.