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Illinois Gas Station Wins $1.04B Powerball | Peoria News
A Quincy, Illinois, gas station just became the unlikely birthplace of a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot—the second-largest in state lottery history. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with Powerball 9. The store, Hy-Vee Gas on North Thirty-sixth Street, gets a $500,000 bonus for selling the ticket. With a year to claim, officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket immediately and keep it secure. This record-breaking win capped a months-long jackpot climb, turning an ordinary stop into a life-changing moment—proof that fortune can strike anywhere, even at the pump. Listen…
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