One of the winners won an $11.6 million jackpot in Saturday's drawing, marking the biggest Illinois Lottery prize of 2026 so far.

If you've been daydreaming about quitting your job, paying off your bills, or finally booking that "I'll do it someday" trip, this might be your sign to check your lottery tickets . Illinois players are having a moment right now!

An Illinois Lottery player is officially a millionaire after buying a winning scratch-off ticket on Christmas Eve.

CHICAGO, Ill. (WREX) — An Illinoisan has won the first big lottery jackpot of 2026. The Illinois Lottery announced an Illinoisan won $1 million after a drawing on Sunday evening, becoming the first person to do so in 2026. The winner's online ticket ...

Prizes up to $600: Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation to: Illinois Lottery Claims Department, P.O. Box 19080, Springfield, IL. Prizes from $601 to $10,000: Claim at a ...

In an exhilarating weekend for Illinois Lottery enthusiasts, players collectively won nearly $12.8 million across three different games, highlighting the life-changing potential of lottery participation.