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Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Regulatory Measures

Illinois Governor · June 5, 2025

Chairman Schmadeke presides over final meeting as he concludes his term CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved a number of gaming licenses and other measures today as Chairman Charles Schmadeke presided over his final IGB meeting...

Paris on Politics: ICE agents in Chicago, 1% grocery tax, and CTA funding concerns

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois ·

On this episode of “Paris on Politics,” we discuss the chaos that erupted in Chicago’s South Loop as ICE agents reportedly detained individuals, prompting local public officials to speak out against the actions. Then, will the city keep a 1%...

Chicago Fire Notebook: Chris Brady on the USMNT Gold Cup roster, Hugo Cuypers, Gregg Berhalter, and More

Yardbarker · June 6, 2025

The Chicago Fire’s Chris Brady will be away from the club for a bit longer due to national team duty. The Fire’s 21-year-old starting goalkeeper was one of the three keepers on head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s United States Men's National Team...

Atlas Door Repair Expands 24/7 Emergency Services to Serve Commercial Centers Across Illinois and Florida

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

Strategic multi-city expansion improves emergency response times and compliance for automatic and sliding doors in underserved regions PLAINFIELD, Ill. and LAKELAND, Fla. and INTERLACHEN, Fla., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Door Repair, a...

BofA cardholders can enjoy free admission to 5 Chicago-area museums

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written...

1-on-1 with Chicago Sky PG Courtney Vandersloot

BVM Sports · June 6, 2025

CHSN Sky reporter Naomi Grey sat down to chat with the Chicago Sky's all-time leading scorer ahead of their matchup with the Indiana Fever at the United Center. ✅: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 - https://www.youtube.com/@CHSN_Media 📱: 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽...

Pregnancy Resource Centers Fight Against Mandatory Abortion Referrals in Illinois

Daily Citizen - Colorado · June 6, 2025

The hard-fought battle to protect the rights of pregnant mothers and their preborn babies continued last week in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Treto. NIFLA disputes an Illinois law that forces pro-life pregnancy...

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

The National News ·

Sisters Chandini and Chanchal Guria came together to work on their passion for health and bootstrapped their business, Ekaya Wellness Studio, in Dubai last year. The yoga and Pilates instructors previously had separate careers, with Chandini, 34,...

Personal information leaked for nearly 1,000 people after phishing scam at Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services

Wand - Illinois ·

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Personal information for 933 people, including 564 Illinois residents, was compromised according to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The department said that HFS was the target of a phishing...

Tips and tricks for advisors seeking to grow their business

Financial Planning · June 6, 2025

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. A good advisor works to stay informed on the latest economic trends, market demographic changes and new strategies for growing their clients' investments. But it can...

China's rare-earth delays causing 'shock' to US industries

Yahoo Finance ·

00:00 Speaker A President Trump and China's Xi Jinping have agreed on an in-person meeting during a call this week. While talks are a welcome sign for relations between the two nations, China's ongoing restrictions on rare earth minerals have...

The Best Social Media Posts

Recently Heard · June 6, 2025

It was just like the Twitter of previous on Thursday, as customers on the location now generally known as X reveled on the jaw-dropping and really public “large, stunning breakup” between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The totally predictable cut up...

Missouri, Illinois Hooters Close—No Heads-Up Given

97.9 KICK FM - Illinois · June 6, 2025

I can't say it was a big surprise, but it sure was sudden. There is confirmation that Hooters just shut down locations in Missouri and Illinois this week with no warning whatsoever. I started hearing friends in Missouri pass along the word that...

State Sen. Rose on Illinois budget: Gov. Pritzker has 'raised the spending in this state by $15 billion'

Chambana Sun - Illinois · June 6, 2025

Chapin Rose, a state senator, said that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has increased state spending by $15 billion during his tenure. This assertion was made during an interview. "Six years, J.B. Pritzker has been governor," said Rose, according...

Illinois State’s David Kopsell explains vertical farming

Illinois State University ·

- [Announcer] This program is made possible in part by the Backlund Charitable Trust established to educate and create awareness of environmental issues. - Welcome to our latest edition of "EcoWatch" on WTVP. I'm Mark Welp. This program is...

Illinois affirms right to emergency abortions after change in federal guidance

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri ·

A sterilized procedure room awaits the arrival of a patient at Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights, Illinois, on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com Laurie Skrivan, Post-Dispatch CHICAGO — Illinois...

Chicago-area transit riders share their hopes and concerns for future of CTA, Metra and Pace

WBEZ - Illinois ·

FILE - A man stands in a heating shelter at the Chicago Transit Authority’s Merchandise Mart “L” station, Monday, March 23, 2020, in Chicago. Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter addresses the media in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022...

State Sen. Plummer on failure to address utility bill increases: 'This is catastrophic for Illinois families'

South Central Reporter - Illinois · June 6, 2025

Jason Plummer, senator for Illinois' 55th District, has attributed the current utility cost crisis to prioritizing environmentalist policies over practical solutions that could benefit residents of Illinois. "This is catastrophic for Illinois...

Chicago voices featured in bombshell political book about President Biden

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois ·

"Original Sin" is perhaps the most talked about book in politics. Its about President Bidens decline and an alleged cover-up of his condition. The authors of the book, including CNN anchor Jake Tapper, were in Chicago today and sat down...

Chicago Bears minicamp report: Rome Odunze making strides for big step next season

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

LAKE FOREST – Life in the NFL has started to slow down for Rome Odunze. It can sometimes feel like a blur, especially for a rookie like Odunze who the Bears selected in the first round of last year’s draft. But with a year of experience paired...