Illinois Powerball Billionaire Wins | Chicago News

A single Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois, just won a jaw-dropping $1.04 billion jackpot—making it the largest win of 2026 and eighth-biggest in history. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69 with Powerball 9. The Hy-Vee store that sold the ticket gets a $500,000 bonus, and all ticket sales help fund Illinois public schools. The winner can remain anonymous under state law and has until next year to claim—choosing between a $455 million lump sum or 30 annual payments. The jackpot is now reset, with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92ffbebc0516f810