U.S. News4d ago
Someone in Illinois Just Won the $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot, the Biggest Prize of the Year
A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, claiming an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization. It is the largest Powerball prize of 2026 so far, and the eighth-largest in the game's history. The win ends a drought that stretched across 44 consecutive drawings.