Metro East news briefs
May 27, 2020Metro East casino tax losses top $2 million An ongoing statewide casino shutdown, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will likely cost the operators of Metro East gaming halls more than $35…
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Leavitt: The end of innocence
May 27, 2020As I drove up to the address, I saw the man lying on the driveway, his arm covering his face. It was clear he wouldn’t be getting up and going anywhere ever again. The police were…
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Art seen as way to impact gun violence
May 26, 2020A Chicago-based organization is looking to use art to curb the gun violence plaguing communities across the nation. The National Youth Art Movement Against Gun Violence is developing…
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Golden Apple surprises Greenbriar School teacher
May 26, 2020Golden Apple, the leading Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring and supporting exemplary educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today surprised…
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Chicago church plans to keep on gathering
May 25, 2020Raul Tomsa wishes he could worship with his family, but that has not stopped him and other members of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church in Chicago from gathering Sundays. “My wife…
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New state troopers jump right into action
May 25, 2020Four new Illinois State Police troopers wasted little time in making an impact on the job. Newly commissioned Troopers Matthew Giamanco, Blake Kerzich, Timothy Kuchynka and Sean Martinez…
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Hundreds join parade to honor late Evanston restaurateur
May 24, 2020Approximately 200 vehicles took part in a May 24 social distancing parade to honor the memory of late Evanston restaurateur Hecky Powell. Powell, founder of Hecky’s Barbecue…
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Illinois House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino
May 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly on Saturday, May 23 approved adjustments to the tax framework of an expected Chicago casino because its success benefits the whole state,…
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Eureka to observe Memorial Day live online
May 24, 2020The Eureka American Legion Post #466 will be conducting an abbreviated Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 to be broadcast on YouTube “Eureka Live.” beginning at …
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Triad CUSD 2 teacher surprised with Golden Apple award
May 24, 2020A Madison County teacher is being honored for her work in the growing field of response to instructional intervention (RTI). She now looks forward to joining an effort that organizers…
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