Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Forest Park

A local gas station in the Chicago suburb celebrates the major lottery prize.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Refiners Citgo, a gas station in Forest Park, Illinois. The winning ticket matched all five white ball numbers in the February 4th drawing. The store owner, Jagdish Singh, is excited about the win and plans to use the retailer bonus to invest in store upgrades.

Why it matters

This is the largest lottery prize ever sold at Refiners Citgo, which has been a neighborhood fixture since the 1930s. The $1 million win is a significant event for the local community and highlights the excitement and anticipation that can surround major lottery jackpots.

The details

The winning Powerball ticket was sold at Refiners Citgo, a gas station located at 7323 Randolph St. in Forest Park, Illinois. The ticket matched all five white ball numbers in the February 4th drawing: 27-29-30-37-58. Jagdish Singh, the store owner, is thrilled about the win and plans to use the $10,000 retailer bonus to invest in store upgrades like a new cooler. This is the first Powerball prize of $1 million or more sold in Illinois so far this year.

  • The winning Powerball ticket was sold on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The $1 million prize was won in the February 4, 2026 Powerball drawing.

The players

Refiners Citgo

A gas station located at 7323 Randolph St. in Forest Park, Illinois that has been a neighborhood fixture since the 1930s.

Jagdish Singh

The owner of Refiners Citgo who purchased the business 15 years ago.

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What they’re saying

“I couldn't believe it—we've been waiting for this moment!”

— Jagdish Singh, Store owner (riverbender.com)

“We sold a $400,000 scratch-off ticket last summer, but this is our first time hitting the million-dollar mark.”

— Jagdish Singh, Store owner (riverbender.com)

What’s next

The Illinois Lottery is waiting to hear from the winner of the $1 million Powerball prize to claim their winnings.

The takeaway

This major lottery win at a long-standing local business in Forest Park is an exciting event for the community and highlights the thrill and anticipation that can surround big jackpots. The store owner's plans to invest the retailer bonus into store upgrades will also benefit local customers.