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Owners of Elgin’s Grand Victoria Casino, which until last year was the hottest casino in Illinois, are teaming up with the city of Elgin to explore whether to build a multipurpose entertainment facility that could help them better compete with the...
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk suffered a stroke over the weekend and today went under the knife to relieve swelling around his brain. [ more › ] More here: Sen. Mark Kirk Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Stroke Read More →
What new transportation laws could be enacted this year? Try a cellphone ban and motorcycle helmets for starters. That’s what officials were talking about at Secretary of State Jesse White’s Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety. National Safety...
Gov. Quinn heads to Brazil, the state unemployment rate falls, and other news. [ more › ] Read more from the original source: Extra Extra: Illinois Unemployment Rate Falls Read More →
Here are some more photos from Friday’s snowfall. [ more › ] Read the original here: Around Town: More Snow Shots Read More →
Urban Union and Bread & Wine open, Fish Bar supports the Shedd, Southport Grocery & Cafe offers a pancake deal, and SmallBar Fullerton taps four casks on Friday. [ more › ] Go here to see the original: Restaurant News: Urban Union Opens...
Executive Director Charlie Beck knows he was hired to get the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights on sounder financial footing, but he thinks edgier programming, and a greater connection to the community, has its place, too. Here is...
State Sen. Chris Lauzen is running for Kane County Board instead of seeking re-election to the Senate. Karen McConnoughay is running for Illinois Senate instead of seeking a new term as Kane County Board chairman. What compels candidates to switch gears...
State Rep. John D’Amico (15th, D-Chicago) introduced HB3972 , which would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code so that drivers may not talk on their cellphones except in a hands-free capacity. [ more › ] More here: Legislation In Springfield Could...
