State Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi enjoyed some glory for his role in the local fight to keep Stateville Correctional Center open. But fame is fleeting.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Minooka High School graduate Russ Weil has signed a free-agent contract with the St. Louis Rams.

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois casino officials continue to blame the state's indoor smoking ban as riverboat gambling revenues have fallen for the fourth straight month, a report shows.

Harrah's Casino, 151 N. Joliet St., is celebrating "15 Fabulous Years" this month with all kinds of special events. On Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., guests can register to be entered in the "Have Your Cake and Win Cash Too" promotion's final slot. At 10:30 a.m., an Elvis impersonator will perform.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today reported the following financial results for the 2008 first quarter:

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