Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike

Major online oddsmakers like FanDuel and DraftKings say they have to "reevaluate" their Illinois operations with a hefty tax increase on the way. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is just getting its fair share from the $1 billion industry.

Politics
  • by david hall
He Made a PowerPoint on Mothers Starving in Gaza. Then He Lost His Government Job.

Alex Smith, a senior USAID adviser, said he was pressured to resign days after USAID censored his presentation on maternal health in Gaza.

education
  • by david hall
School cops, migrant students, funding shortfall: How CPS fared in Springfield

Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPS officials staved off bills that would limit their control but fell short of securing more funding.

bears-stadium
  • by david hall
Bears keep stadium focus on lakefront despite Springfield funding shutout

Despite another cool reception from state lawmakers in their bid for help financing a new dome south of Soldier Field, team officials insisted they’re still making forward progress.