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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.
U of I police to throw Community Unity Festival
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Division of Public Safety is hosting the Community Unity Festival on Tuesday evening to bring public safety agencies, service organizations and community members together. The event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. at the U of I south quad. Some attractions at the festival include tours of first […]
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...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Illinois quick hits: Former deputy appealing pre-trial detention; tax credit for back-to-school expenses
Former deputy appealing pre-trial detentionThe legal team representing a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman last month laid out its plans Monday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court.Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 911 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail, and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts to get him released pending his full trial.More heat TuesdayThe hottest temperatures of the year will affect the Prairie State Tuesday.Excessive heat warnings have been issued for most...
NGRREC Wetlands Collaborative celebrates funding success
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) is celebrating the success of the NGRREC Wetlands Collaborative in obtaining funding for research, education and outreach. NGRREC received $1,457,000 and collaborated with the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) for an additional $444,000, bringing the total amount of funding approved...
With conventions in rearview mirror, Illinois’ parties work to get out the vote
(The Center Square) – With the national parties’ conventions over, it’s a mad dash to the general election finish line. Leaders from both of Illinois’ major political parties are laying out their get-out-the-vote efforts. Democrats officially nominated Kamala Harris for president last week in Chicago. Republicans nominated Donald Trump in Milwaukee last month. The Illinois State Board of Elections certified the ballot Friday that included keeping independent candidate Robert Kennedy on. Kennedy has now endorsed Trump, taking his name off battleground states’ ballots while staying...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Rantoul/PBL soccer wins 3-0 over Hoopeston Area in season opener
HOOPESTON — The Rantoul/Paxton-Buckley-Loda soccer team won 3-0 over Hoopeston Area in its season opener on Monday. Joel Aparicio had two goals while Alexis Perales tallied one goal and one assist.
Season three of ‘The Wilkerson Era’
After a turnaround season last year, Eastern is looking to kick off the 2024 season with an upset over the University of Illinois. After finishing his first season 2-9 from ending his most recent season 8-3, some would say that Eastern’s head coach Chris Wilkerson pulled off one of the biggest turnarounds in Football Championship Subdivision history.
Illinois Closing Arguments 2024: I’d Ask ‘Why Not Us?’ If I Didn’t Know The Answer
It brings me little joy to report that the Illinois Fighting Illini will begin playing competition football in just three short days. I say this because I’ve never felt lower or more empty in my entire life than I felt immediately following the last time I watched this team. It wasn’t entirely about football, but football sure could have done more to help!
Illinois digs in for fight with neighbor Eastern Illinois
In last year's opener, Illinois needed an improbable fourth-down conversion and a last-second field goal in order to beat Toledo in Champaign. Illinois hopes it won't be pushed as hard in Thursday's opener against Eastern Illinois, an FCS foe located 45 miles south of Champaign. But fourth-year coach Bret Bielema suspects the Panthers will make the most of their first shot at the Illini in 16 seasons. "This will be, on their schedule, their marquee game of the year," Bielema said. Illinois retains 12 starters from last year's 5-7 squad that lost its final two games last season to miss...
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