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Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus death; COVID-19 in veterans homes; largest state police detail
West Nile virus death The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile virus. The individual, who was in their 80s and lived in Lake County, had an onset of symptoms of the virus in mid-August and died soon after. IDPH is also reporting nine non-fatal cases of West Nile virus confirmed this year. Of the nine other human cases, the...
Addison Shopper Hits $9.2 Million Jackpot at Local Jewel-Osco, Store to Receive $92K Bonus
An Addison grocery store shopper struck gold this past weekend, with a $9.2 million windfall from the Illinois Lottery. They matched all six numbers in the Lotto drawing after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake St., as reported by ABC7 Chicago. The six winning digits revealed...
"Coolest thing" made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A winner has been announced in a contest to determine the "coolest thing" made in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturers' Association calls the bracket-style contest “Makers Madness.”. “These remarkable manufacturers are the bedrock of our nation and the heart of our community,” said IMA President and CEO...
Illinois State Championships Qualifier Eli Spivak headed to DII Lynn University (2024)
At the 2024 Illinois HS Sectionals, Spivak was the champion in the 500 free, swimming 4:38.72, which qualified him for the 2024 IHSA State Championships. Current photo via Eli Spivak. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many,...
Roti becomes the latest fast casual brand to file for Chapter 11
Roti, a fast casual brand operating in Illinois, Minnesota and the Washington, D.C., area, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, according to court documents filed last week. The brand, which has 19 stores according to a court filing, saw its unit count drop from a pre-pandemic high of 42...
Illinois Sports Betting Market Expands as Hard Rock Bet Launches Before NFL Season
More than a year after receiving their sports betting license, Hard Rock Bet announced Monday that they are launching a mobile sportsbook in Illinois. Additionally, they will have the grand opening of the Rockford Casino on Thursday. Now, Illinois residents have eight mobile sports betting apps to choose from. This is the first mobile launch since Circa Sports in September 2023. It was almost a full calendar year between mobile sportsbooks launching in the Land of Lincoln. When Illinois sports betting is thriving, it can compete with New York and New Jersey to become the largest market in the United States. Since Illinois Sportsbooks launched in March 2020, their $3.96 billion handle is the third-largest in the post-PASPA era. In 2023, total sports betting revenue was over $1 billion in Illinois. Hard Rock Digital CEO Marlon Goldstein had this to say.
2025 in-state recruit eyeing Illinois football official visit
The Illinois football program needs to add more talent to the class of 2025. It has been a struggle thus far, as the Illini have a class ranked No. 66 in the country for 2025. With only 13 commits on the board, adding someone like Clayton Lakatos would help the cause.
As students return to school, Illinois parents are faced with fewer choices
(The Center Square) – Students in Illinois and around the country are returning to classes, but the education landscape looks different in the Land of Lincoln. Last spring, the Democratic-led General Assembly failed to renew the Invest in Kids tax scholarship program, Illinois’ only school choice program. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois Speaker of the House, last week said the program could be considered a school voucher program. “Here at the...
Get to These W.Central Illinois Disc Golf Courses This Fall
Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...
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