On election night and in an interview with The Beacon-News on Thursday, Laesch laid out plans for his incoming administration ...

The Hollywood casinos in Joliet and Aurora, which are both building new land-based facilities, are bringing in some star power for their planned restaurants. Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis has ...

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will open Sorella by Giada when the new casino opens in the first half of 2026 near the Chicago Premium Outlets mall in Aurora.