Illinois sportsbooks set record handle for January
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Illinois continues to be one of the top sports betting states in the country. The Illinois Gaming Board reports that Illinois sportsbooks set a record for handle in January and topped $1 billion
Legislators push for access to fentanyl testing strips, stricter punishments for dealers
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — State lawmakers are pushing for more awareness and resources to address the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more
Poland becomes first NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets
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Poland’s President Andrzej Duda said Thursday that his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets — making Poland the first NATO member to fulfill the Ukrainian government’s urgent requests for warplanes. President Duda said
11 big banks pledge $30 billion rescue package for First Republic
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On Thursday, eleven of the biggest banks in the U.S. announced a $30 billion rescue package for California-based First Republic Bank, in an effort to prevent them from becoming the third bank to fail in less than
Queen co-founder and guitarist Brian May knighted by King Charles III
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Queen co-founder Brian May was knighted by King Charles III, making him the first member of the legendary rock group to receive the honor. King Charles bestowed the honor by placing a ceremonial sword on May’s shoulder during the
2023 Louder Than Life to feature Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day and more
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The Louder Than Life festival announced its return in 2023, posting on social media: “Get ready for the LOUDEST weekend of the year with Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens of the Stone Age, Weezer, Limp