Illinois Ticket Claims $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot, Largest of 2026

A single Powerball ticket sold at a Hy-Vee in Quincy, Illinois, matched all six numbers Wednesday to win the $1.040 billion jackpot, ending 44 straight draws without a winner. The prize ranks 8th-largest in Powerball history; Illinois law allows the winner to claim anonymously.