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Woman allegedly drove drunk, charged in crash that killed 2 teens along I-290 early Sunday
CHICAGO — A woman has been charged with nine felony counts for allegedly driving drunk and killing two teens along I-290 early Sunday morning. Ashanti Gates, 21, appeared in court Tuesday. Her charges include reckless homicide and DUI causing death, after Erik Cox of Rolling Meadows and Shealyn Sherwood of Hoffman Estates, both 18, were […]
Lords Park Zoo welcomes new bison named Buffy
ELGIN, Ill. - Elgin's Lords Park Zoo welcomed a new baby bison this week. Buffy arrived on Monday, weighing about 600 pounds and providing some much-needed companionship to the zoo’s previously lonesome bison, Takota. Located on Elgin’s east side, the zoo is home to a variety of animals. While...
Illinois Gaming Board Renews Seven Retail Sports Betting Licenses
Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter renewed seven sports betting licenses for retail sportsbooks on Thursday. This marks the first time the licenses have been renewed since the state operators began accepting wagers in March 2020. Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Aurora were among the operators issued a renewed sports...
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