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Lucky Illinoisian wins nearly $750,000 from lottery
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The Illinois iLottery has another winner after a lucky player won $746,348 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on Wednesday. Twenty 20s is a “progressive” jackpot, where the winnings begin at $50,000 and grows with each purchased ticket until a winner is picked. In 2024,...
These Are The Highest-Rated Pizza Restaurants in Chicago
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
Museum of Science and Industry changes its name to honor billionaire donor
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry announced that it will officially change its name to honor Ken Griffin, the billionaire businessman who donated $125 million to the museum in 2019.
Don't rush to start planting in your garden
In May, it pays to be patient and flexible when making garden decisions. On this week’s episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lisa Hilgenberg talks about the danger of rushing to plant in the early spring.
Bally’s Casino “On Track” To Open Permanent Casino by 2026
Last September, Bally’s Chicago casino had its grand opening. They are currently set up at the historic Medinah Temple. According to figures from April, it was the first month-over-month decline since they opened. Figures from the Illinois Gaming Board noted that Bally’s Chicago dipped 7% to around $10.4 million. Additionally, visits to the casino dropped by 4% in April as well according to the Chicago Tribune.
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