Finance

Illinois Sides With BetMGM After Canceling Man’s Bets That Would Have Won Nearly $400K

Illinois Sides With BetMGM After Canceling Man’s Bets That Would Have Won Nearly $400K

CHICAGO — A Chicago-area military veteran thought his March Madness bets would cover his daughter’s college tuition — until the betting app BetMGM canceled ...

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NCAA’s New Settlement Will Allow Direct Athlete Compensation And Reshape College Sports

NCAA’s New Settlement Will Allow Direct Athlete Compensation And Reshape College Sports

CHICAGO — The NCAA has formally approved a sweeping legal settlement that will radically transform the financial model of college sports, allowing Division I ...

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Unemployment Claims Rise In Illinois

Unemployment Claims Rise In Illinois: Over 10,000 Filed In Last Week Of May

ILLINOIS — The number of people filing for unemployment benefits in Illinois increased last week, according to new figures from the U.S. Department of ...

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Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees

Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees

ILLINOIS — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm over a growing scam trend targeting Illinois consumers: fraudulent messages about tariffs and ...

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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting

CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved dozens of new licenses across casinos, video gaming, and sports wagering industries during a meeting held ...

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Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb

Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb

CHICAGO — Financial tensions in City Hall are boiling over as Chicago’s borrowing costs increase, credit ratings stagnate, and aldermen express growing frustration with ...

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Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents

Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents

COOK COUNTY — A sweeping initiative by Cook County to tackle medical debt has now erased over $665 million in unpaid bills, offering relief ...

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World

Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World

CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois Lottery player is now $1.3 million richer after winning big on the Cash Castle FastPlay game, the Illinois Lottery ...

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Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents

Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents

CHICAGO — Cook County has erased nearly $665 million in medical debt for more than 557,000 residents since launching its relief program in 2022, ...

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Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows

Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows

CHICAGO — A new national housing survey is shedding light on surprising optimism among millennials: they’re still planning to buy homes, even as mortgage ...

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