(Crain’s) — Former MGM Mirage Inc. President Alex Yemenidjian offered to buy Illinois’ 10th casino license for $435 million for a casino in Rosemont, far outpacing six other initial offers disclosed Wednesday. Mr. Yemenidjian’s Trilliant ...

WAUKEGAN -- The city's latest bid to win a state casino license might be its last, at least for the 30 acres set aside for a casino south of Fountain Square of Waukegan. "This time, if we're unsuccessful, then that's probably it for us," Mayor ...

Joe Monocchio, immediate past chairman of Easter Seals, was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Monocchio earned the title during the annual dinner for Easter Seals Joliet Region was held Sept. 23 at Louie's Chophouse in Shorewood. He earned the ...

Howie Mandel: The comedian and host of "Deal or No Deal" will perform at the Paramount Theatre at 8 p.m. Oct. 10. R rated. Tickets are $49.50 to $69.50. At 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call 630-896-6666 or visit www.theparamounttheatre.com. Colin ...

The family of a longtime Cody resident suffering from Alzheimer's disease is suing a local bank, alleging nearly $1 million was allowed to be inappropriately withdrawn from the man's accounts from 2001-04. A pretrial conference is scheduled March 9 ...

An old chum offered to say a prayer for Dave Priest three weeks ago on the night before he embarked on a bicycle trip alone from his home in Bloomington to Chicago on the Old Route 66 Trail. “I said, ‘I’ll take all the help I can get ...

The casino hopes to attract more upscale customers with a revamped pavilion and gaming vessel, and the addition of a piano bar, steakhouse and coffee shop, the casino's owner, Penn National Gaming Inc. , said in a news release. The Illinois Gaming ...

A Joliet man apparently attempted to kill himself after he allegedly robbed a bank Thursday and then used money from the heist to purchase lottery tickets at a nearby gas station, authorities said. Jack R. Menolascina, 48, was charged with aggravated ...

Get ready for the Spooktacular Slot Tournament at Blue Chip Casino Hotel in Michigan City, Ind., on Oct. 26. You can pre-register Tuesday through Oct. 23 at the hotel or by calling (888) 879-7711. The buy-in is $100 per person. Visit www ...

JOLIET -- At one point during her Saturday evening on Harrah's casino barge anchored along the Des Plaines River, Tensi Beavers needed a cigarette. But Illinois had recently banned smoking in casinos. So Beavers did something that is making gambling ...