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Aurora’s New Casino‑Hotel: A Fresh Spot for Games, Food and Relaxation

June 26, 2026

Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora has opened its doors after a lively celebration on June 24, bringing a $360 million upgrade to the area. The brand‑new complex sits on Farnsworth Avenue, right across from Chicago Premium Outlets, and takes the place of a riverboat casino that had been operating on

crime

A Deadly Night in Sunnyside: The Mystery of a Stolen Car and a Murdered Man

June 25, 2026

A routine call to a car fire on August 15, 1994, at 830 Howard Ave. in Sunnyside turned into a nightmare when firefighters found a charred body wrapped in a rug inside the vehicle. The victim, a white male aged 35‑40, was bound with an electrical cord in a hog‑tie position and had been shot several

crime

A busy weekend for Boston police: two arrests, a string of incidents, and questions about safety

June 22, 2026

Last weekend in Boston saw a mix of serious offenses and odd behavior reported by police. A 21-year-old man from Braintree was taken into custody after he was seen walking past police tape at a fatal crash scene on Blue Hill Avenue. Instead of leaving, he started laughing, recording videos, and even

environment

West Miami-Dade fires shrink, roads reopen, air clears up

June 22, 2026

Three wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned more than 20, 000 acres over the past week, but teams on the ground say things are finally turning around. The largest of the three, the Quarry 2 Fire, started after lightning struck a grassy area near Krome Avenue last month. It grew fast, splitting in

politics

How Dallas Handles Growth and Why It Works

June 21, 2026

In Oak Lawn, neighbors proved that talking things out—even when opinions clash—can lead to better outcomes than shouting matches. When a zoning change proposal for Newton Avenue came up, instead of digging in heels, the community sat down to hash out differences. Not everyone left happy, but trust g

religion

Church HQ Goes on Sale: A New Chapter for a Historic Faith

June 20, 2026

The Episcopal Church decided to list its 12‑story headquarters in Midtown Manhattan for sale or lease. The move follows years of discussion and is driven by changing work habits that now leave less than half the space in use. The building, finished in 1963 at a cost of $4 million, covers about 146,

sports

Mexico City Plans New Rules After Huge World Cup Celebration

June 20, 2026

After Mexico’s national team moved into the knockout rounds, more than 700, 000 fans flooded downtown to cheer. The streets were alive with green jerseys, bright masks and the sound of cheering. Overnight the city’s main avenue was covered in trash and trampled flowers, prompting officials to collec

entertainment

Stone Arch Bridge Festival: A Riverfront Arts Bash

June 20, 2026

The festival returns to the Minneapolis riverbank on June 20 and 21. It runs from ten in the morning until late afternoon each day, stretching along West River Parkway between 11th and North 4th Avenues. Over two hundred artists from all over the country will display their work—paintings, photograph

environment

Drivers face tough challenges in Dallas flooding

June 20, 2026

Friday’s downpour turned Dallas roads into risky rivers, catching both human and self-driving cars off guard. In East Dallas, Tiffanie Delgado McMahon and her young daughter got stuck when water rose around their SUV. The eight-year-old panicked, while McMahon struggled to keep calm until a police o

politics

Napa Airport Tests New Flight Route to Reduce City Noise

June 19, 2026

The county has rolled out a fresh website for residents to weigh in on a new airplane route that could cut noise over Napa. Visitors can vote on how they want to be involved and learn the project’s timeline. The site also explains why the plan matters and what else is happening nearby. A cont