Illinois sportsbooks set record handle for January
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
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
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
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
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
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