Illinois Wins $1 Billion Powerball | Chicago News

Illinois just got a billion-dollar lottery win—yes, one billion, forty million—after a ticket sold at a Quincy Hy-Vee Gas station matched the Powerball numbers. This is the second-largest jackpot in Illinois history, with the cash option at $450 million. The jackpot had been growing since May 4, and Illinois players spent over $53 million on tickets during that time—turning it into more than $21 million for public schools. The retailer gets a $500,000 bonus, and officials are calling it a huge win for the state. The winner has a full year to claim, and lottery officials urge them to sign the back of the ticket immediately and keep it secure. This is also the biggest Powerball jackpot of 2024 and the eighth-largest in Powerball history. 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/ca5d3a1e90d4ec62