Chicago, IL

Bally’s, the Rhode Island-based gambling company, finds itself in the crosshairs of federal and local authorities over the acquisition of the highly sought-after Chicago casino license. The processes leading to Bally’s securing the license have triggered simultaneous investigations by both the US attorney’s office and Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

Bally’s Faces Dual Investigations Over Chicago Casino License Acquisition

Detroit, MI

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The disappearance of a Detroit couple has stumped authorities for over a decade. Two families have been searching for answers after Karen Young, 52, and her boyfriend, 50-year-old Randall Childs, disappeared from Detroit, Michigan, on June 7, 2011. This mystery has garnered several theories and speculative opinions on what could have happened to the pair.

Karen Young, 52: Detroit Woman & Boyfriend Went Missing After Argument In 2011

After a grueling 47-day standoff, the Detroit Casino Council announced the ratification of a groundbreaking labor agreement with MGM Grand Detroit, effectively bringing an end to the strike that commenced on October 17. The agreement, hailed as historic, follows similar resolutions with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, solidifying a united front for the city’s casino workers.

Historic Labor Agreement Ends 47-Day Strike at MGM Grand Detroit Casino

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Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council will consider again Monday extending the mayor’s emergency declaration over homelessness. In reality, Denver is facing two emergencies – the matter of the unhoused population that’s already here, and the issue of migrants from south of the border that have come flowing into the city. From December 2022 to August 2023, the Denver mayor declared an emergency around the migrant influx. The situation with the migrants is even more urgent now. Migrants who have timed out of the city’s shelter system are living on the streets in tents. Many are families with young children and pregnant mothers.

Migrant, homeless emergencies merge into one urgent crisis in Denver

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Pittsburgh, PA

This is officially the worst New England Patriots season since 2000, which is when Bill Belichick was appointed the head coach. Twenty-three years ago, the Pats finished the season 5-11, while in 2023, they’re currently 2-10, meaning that things could get even worse. They surely want to prevent that...

New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 14 Odds, Time, and Prediction

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Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena UFC 286 Odds, Time, and Prediction

Originally, Nelson was supposed to fight Daniel Rodriguez but after he pulled out, Barberena took his place. With under four weeks to prepare for the Nelson...

Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena UFC 286 Odds, Time, and Prediction

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