Sunday, April 19, 2026

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casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Should City Hall push ahead with plans for Bally's casino in River West? Here's what Sun-Times readers say.

Bally’s will have trouble meeting its state-mandated September 2026 deadline for a $1.7 billion permanent casino, according to a gaming expert and Mayor Brandon Johnson. It's been running a temporary casino at Medinah Temple.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
In bid for young voters, Democrats offer social media influencers access to August convention

It’s part of a critical voter outreach plan in place since President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign and extended into the halls of the White House — as Biden combats Donald Trump and his army of online supporters.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
At a Schiller Park bar, a murder, stabbing and drive-by. But it's a campaign donor for mayor, and stays open.

While the Sway Bar faced no noticeable consequences from Mayor Nick Caiafa, who doubles as the northwest suburb's liquor commissioner, he insists he's not going easy on the business.

politics
  • by david hall
Illinois a blue haven for gender-affirming care, but LGBTQ+ advocates say housing, safety still a concern

Two measures to further protect transgender people are awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. But advocates say there’s more the state can do to help the LGBTQ+ community.