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Illinois' Sports Betting Tax Means All Bets Are Off

Does Gov. J.B. Pritzker think this helps his presidential profile?

Reason

Democratic governors will defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel

Republicans in Congress are calling several Democratic governors to Washington to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities

The Independent UK

It’s not too late to plant pumpkins in Illinois – garden experts reveal the June veg window for hardiness zones 5 and 6

If you live in Illinois or anywhere in USDA zones 5 and 6, June is a great time to add pumpkins to your kitchen garden

Homes & Gardens

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Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases

The U.S. is up to 1,168 confirmed measles cases this year

The Independent UK

How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago

The sanctuary city has a long history of protecting immigrant communities

The Guardian - US

Analysts Love DraftKings Stock, But This New Tax Bill Could Send DKNG Shares Plunging

DraftKings stock trades at a relatively low valuation in June 2025 and is well-positioned to deliver outsized gains to shareholders.

Barchart

Hundreds arrested across 28 states in effort to curb organized retail theft

Illinois taskforce brought together more than 100 law enforcement agencies and over 30 retailers for crackdown

The Guardian - US

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Hearing Of 'Chapitos' Cartel Leader Joaquin Guzman Lopez Again Postponed

An Illinois judge again postponed a hearing in the trial of "Chapitos" cartel leader Joaquin Guzman Lopez

Latin Times

Meta basically just bought a nuclear power plant

Meta signs 20-year deal to keep the lights on at Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois.

TechRadar

695 Lives Lost: The Worst Tornado In Us History Marks 100 Years

Explore the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest twister in US history, that killed 695 people. One hundred years ago, entire towns were decimated on March 18.

Bored Panda

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for its AI needs

Facebook parent company Meta is partnering with Constellation Energy to expand the output of an Illinois nuclear plant to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs

The Independent UK

7 U.S. States Where Privacy No Longer Exists

In an age where digital footprints are tracked, surveillance cameras monitor city corners, and personal data flows like currency, the notion of privacy has transformed from a right into a fading luxury. Across the United States, the erosion of personal privacy has accelerated—not just due to federal oversight or tech…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Supreme Court to decide case on post-Election Day ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide a case out of Illinois over the ability to challenge post-Election Day ballot counting.

Roll Call

Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 people

Authorities say a 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt 11 people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina

The Independent UK

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Chicago risks severe cuts to transit. Its poorest suburbs could be hit even harder

The Chicago area is facing the prospect of bleak service cuts to public transit if Illinois legislators adjourn this weekend without plugging a $770 million hole in the transportation budget

Reason

Illinois Cops Gave ICE Access to More Than 5,000 Surveillance Cameras Nationwide

A camera network developed to help find missing cars and persons is now being used for immigration enforcement.

Al Jazeera

Who is Larry Hoover? Does Trump’s commutation of his sentence set him free?

Hoover’s commutation is one of a number granted by Trump, but he is still serving a 200-year state sentence for murder.

Reason

Brickbat: Tough Guy

Justin Gaither, a former police officer in Venice, Illinois, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to… The post Brickbat: Tough Guy appeared first on Reason.com.

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Clever Dude

9 States Where Owning a Jeep Is Basically a Bad Life Choice

I’m definitely not a Jeep lover. It’s not a car I’d ever purchase for myself, but I do understand the appeal. For people who enjoy off-roading and the Jeep community, owning one can be exciting. However, there are some places where Jeep ownership just doesn’t make sense. If your dream…

The Independent UK

Moment truck explodes while driving through residential neighbourhood

A truck exploded while driving through a residential neighbourhood just outside Chicago, home security footage shows.

Euronews

Fact check: Is Pope Leo XIV affiliated to the US Republican Party?

Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a "registered Republican" as some commentators claim.

The Independent UK

Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals

The historic event may have carried lead, pesticides and other metals

The Guardian - US

Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are ‘wreaking havoc’

Farm country voted for Trump in 2024, but many of his actions – from tariffs to federal cuts – are hurting growers

The Independent UK

Dad of DC shooting suspect attended Trump’s address to Congress in March as guest of a Democratic congressman

Eric Rodriguez, father of double murder suspect Elias Rodriguez, attended Donald Trump’s Joint Speech to Congress at invitation of Illinois representative

Latin Times

Trump Nominee Refuses to Answer If Officials Can Defy Court Orders: 'You Don't Need a Law Degree to Answer the Question'

Joseph Edlow, the president's nomination to lead the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, refused to answer Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin's question during Wednesday's hearing.

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