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Three high-profile Illinois casinos have now faced allegations over contractors with reputed mob ties
Jul 05, 2025 4:00 am - The largest fine levied by the Illinois Gaming Board in recent memory — $3.2 million — was paid in 2003 by Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, whose investors at the time inc...
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National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says
Jul 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker launched his 2026 reelection campaign while deflecting questions about a potential 2028 presidential run.
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Jul 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois school districts reliant on $240 million in frozen federal grants scramble to maintain services like special ed and English learning.
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Europe’s human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters
Jul 04, 2025 9:23 pm - BELGRADE, Serbia — Europe's human rights watchdog Friday expressed concern that Serbian authorities were using excessive force and arbitrary detentions to break up street...
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Judge briefly blocks immigrants’ deportation to South Sudan, but legal path eventually cleared
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Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine
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At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
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Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
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How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth
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Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic