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1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (972+ words) Hollywood Casino Aurora set sail on a new voyage Wednesday, opening its $360 million entertainment complex on rain-soaked dry land, with high hopes of becoming a west suburban tourist magnet. Located near Interstate 88 and Chicago Premium Outlets mall, the new Hollywood…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (319+ words) (The Center Square) " Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect crops not already harvested. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, wind, hail and flooding all impacted many parts of Illinois in recent weeks. Illinois…...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (278+ words) The prediction market operator claims Illinois' new regulations are preempted by federal law and would force it to incur unrecoverable compliance costs. Kalshi is legally challenging a new law in Illinois that would require the prediction market operator to obtain…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (1394+ words) After some discussion in recent weeks, Aurora Mayor John Laesch's proposed slate of board members to lead the Paramount Theatre and other related entertainment venues in the city was approved Tuesday by the Aurora City Council. Of the nine-member Aurora…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago  (321+ words) (The Center Square) " Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect crops not already harvested. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, wind, hail and flooding all impacted many parts of Illinois in recent weeks. Illinois…...

14+ hour ago  (250+ words) The northern lights may make an appearance along the U. S. -Canada border Wednesday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which has forecast mild auroral activity. The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of electrical charged particles over…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (431+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) " Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he is willing to call a special legislative session if lawmakers can agree on a proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, as debate intensifies over the team's future stadium…...

17+ hour, 34+ min ago  (296+ words) (The Center Square) " The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has announced $50. 8 million in Restore, Reinvest and Renew grants. The latest round of funding includes about $35 million to organizations that support community reentry from the justice system, economic development and civil…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (240+ words) The LA Clippers selected Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Wagler became the first Illini freshman to be named a consensus All-American after…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (415+ words) The Illinois football program hasn't slowed down when it comes to landing commitments for 2027. Over the past week or so, the Illini have landed seven commitments for the class of 2027. This enabled us to move into the top 60 nationally, and…...