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A Kalshi ad that aired during last year’s NBA finals touts the wide variety of events people can place bets on, including the number of hurricanes in a year. (Credit: Kalshi ad screenshot)

4 months ago

Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

Sports

4 months ago

Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

Local

4 months ago

Bigger and better than ever

St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off at noon Saturday.

History

4 months ago

New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois

“The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.”

IL State News

4 months ago

Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.

A handcart and flour sack used at the former Pillsbury plant are now part of a display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

History

4 months ago

Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM

The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.

FILE - The interior of the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol is seen April 25, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy, File)

National

4 months ago

Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US

The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax

IL State News

4 months ago

Hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Pet of the Week

4 months ago

Meet Howie — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Howie is an “oversized tabby lovebug.”

Duck -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Pet of the Week

4 months ago

Meet Duck — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

The shelter is full, and Duck needs a good home!

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