6abc (WPVI-TV) (covers Trenton) reported a recent lottery winner story: Powerball Player in Illinois Wins $1 Billion Lottery Jackpot.

A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization.

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Source attribution: Based on reporting by 6abc (WPVI-TV) (covers Trenton), published or discovered August 13, 2026.

Source URL: https://abc7.com/post/powerball-jackpot-climbs-1-billion-wednesday-drawing/19670828/

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