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UC San Diego Study Warns of Increased Irresponsible Online Gambling, Notably Among Low-Income Individuals
The debate over legalized online gambling is heating up as UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management has released a study showing the complex implications of this phenomenon, not just a simple roll of the dice regarding policy outcomes. The study, as reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, points to an uptick in state revenue thanks to the legalization of online gaming but flags an alarming increase in irresponsible betting behavior, particularly among individuals with lower incomes.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
In Illinois, students in the Wind Technology associate degree program at Danville Area Community College learn skills needed for jobs in the wind energy industry. The college also adds about $100,000 annually to its budget in the form of tax revenues from area wind farms. (AP Video/Joshua A. Bickel) PIPER...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
WTWO Weather Team will be at Newton Drive-In on Saturday
NEWTON, Ill. (WTWO) – The WTWO Weather Team will be at the Drive N Theatre on Saturday, July 27th in Newton, Illinois for the premier of Twisters. WTWO will be there with giveaways, and the new Storm Tracker. We’d love to see many faces from the community! Gates open at 7:00 CT, 8:00 ET. Twisters […]
McLean County Animal Control breaks ground on new shelter
McLean County Animal Control [MCAC] officially broke ground Tuesday on a new facility after 31 years in its current building. Before officials put shovel to dirt at the site in rural Shirley south of Bloomington, County Board Chair Catherine Metsker acknowledged the work that has gone into this project, and the driving force behind it.
Historic Virginia Theatre to Host Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis in Holiday Concert
The Champaign Park District has announced an exciting event for this holiday season: Mannheim Steamroller, the best-selling Christmas artist of all time, will perform at the historic Virginia Theatre on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. Tickets for the concert range from $59.50 to $125.00, with an additional processing...
C-U Days returns to Douglass Park August 9-10
Champaign-Urbana Days is an annual celebration by Champaign Park District that’s been rolling for 30 years now, which is quite an impressive feat. This year’s celebration once again takes place at Douglass Park in Champaign on August 9-10, featuring gospel music, local food, vendors, inflatables, face painting, and so much more to entertain those kiddos. The event is free and open to the public, and here’s a fun look at some photos from one of the past.
Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes
Missouri Republicans running to win the governor’s race are trying to harness frustration over 2023’s property tax assessment fiasco with varying promises of cuts. State Sen. Bill Eigel, a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, has made eliminating personal property taxes on things like cars, farm and business equipment a top priority as a lawmaker […] The post Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes appeared first on The Beacon.
Questions swirl around Alton sinkhole
Local politicians have sprung into action after an Alton soccer field in Gordon F. Moore Community Park was swallowed by a massive sinkhole. While the sinkhole opened up over two weeks ago, a recent press conference with the mayor of Alton, accompanied by various members of other affiliated organizations, such as New Frontier Materials and Mine Safety and Health Administration, gathered to address questions.
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