Mitchell Armentrout

Alejandro "Alex" Gallegos, of Crete, was elected last year to the Crete-Monee School District 201-U board. He’s among 52 Democratic uncommitted delegates on the national roll call, many of them taking that stance to protest the Biden-Harris administration support for Israel.

Bally's chairman Soo Kim said his hedge fund's $4.6 billion merger deal to buy out shareholders is "an indicator of how optimistic we are" about the revenue potential for the massive casino being built at 777 W. Chicago Ave.

The Sox and developer Related Midwest brought their flashy renderings of a potential new South Loop stadium partially to life this week, creating a baseball diamond where players could eventually take the field if the team lands public financing for a ballpark in the vacant parcel known as The 78.

Drivers can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay at all 150 driver services facilities statewide.

Facing stiff opposition for public funding, the team and developer tried to rally support by inviting state lawmakers to play on a pop-up baseball field at The 78 alongside former White Sox players.

State revenue analysts remain bullish on the future Chicago casino's prospects, but it's not clear just how big the windfall could be in a state with 15 other casinos and a litany of other gambling options.

Former U.S. Marine John Mark Dougan, whose "Chicago Chronicle" was taken offline earlier this year after being revealed as a hub for misinformation, works for the Russian military's intelligence service, the Washington Post reports.

It marked the second straight matchup between Joyce and Nagel in the 40th Senate District, which stretches from Chicago Heights out to Kankakee.

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland could open by the end of the week in East Hazel Crest, adding to Illinois' extensive list of gambling options — and another potential competitor to Bally's temporary Chicago casino.

Illinois' 16th casino has opened in East Hazel Crest, adding to the state's plethora of gambling options.