The horse racetrack’s new owner, Accel Entertainment, plans to build a new casino, put in a restaurant, improve the track and eventually build a concert venue over the next three years.
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KDHX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in court Monday, after years of financial uncertainty and community pressure on its leaders.
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If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk.
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Republican state Rep. Peggy McGaugh wants to allow someone to serve up to 16 years in either the House or the Senate. Currently, most legislators can serve up to eight years in the House and eight in the Senate.
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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois' 8th Congressional District in suburban Chicago, came to East St. Louis over the weekend when U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is contemplating whether to run for another term in 2026.
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Illinois Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, says he's hopeful a bill making its way through the Statehouse could make daylight saving time permanent, but ultimately the change requires congressional approval.
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The Ozark Republican said to save Medicaid, some reforms must be made.
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Three seats are up for grabs for the April 8 election. The St. Louis Board of Education is in charge of governing one of the largest public school districts in the region.
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The Midgets mascot originated roughly 90 years ago. If passed by Illinois lawmakers, the bill would require the Metro East high school to change by September 2028.
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The Drake Bulldogs join the Southern Illinois Salukis as the only teams to secure three consecutive Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship titles in the league’s history.
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The Cougars used stingy defense and 20 points from Collinsville native Ray’Sean Taylor to win the Ohio Valley championship 69-48 over Southeast Missouri State.
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