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Crystal to add casinos back to Serenity and Symphony Cruise Ships

Crystal to add casinos back to Serenity and Symphony Cruise Ships

Downers Grove, Illinois-headquartered luxurious cruise line Crystal is reportedly going to add casinos back to its two ships that have been relaunched recently.

Illinois casino profits decline by $200 million compared to 2012

Illinois casino profits decline by $200 million compared to 2012

Casinos have been playing a significant role in supporting the economy in Illinois for decades, but a fresh study has revealed that the gaming industry saw a notable decline in its profits between

RAM Trucks eyeing up Illinois-based former Jeep plant for producing 1500 REV

RAM Trucks eyeing up Illinois-based former Jeep plant for producing 1500 REV

RAM Trucks, a popular brand of light to mid-weight trucks and other commercial vehicles, has repeatedly declared that it’s all-electric Ram 1500 REV will be built in the United States, but the comp

Former Illinois governor pleads not guilty to corruption

Former Illinois governor pleads not guilty to corruption Washington - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was booted from office by the state legislature earlier this year over a series of corruption allegations, pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court on Tuesday. In a court appearance in Chicago, Blagojevich pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal counts that included racketeering and wire fraud, the US District Court of Northern Illinois confirmed.

New book takes impeached Illinois Guv to the cleaners

New book takes impeached Illinois Guv to the cleanersIllinois , Mar 16 :A new book has projected impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich as an ego-driven liar who kept his staff in the dark, cursed the press and was so inconsiderate that he even showed up late for a state funeral.

Senator in Obama's vacated seat says he was asked for donations

Roland BurrisWashington  - Illinois Senator Roland Burris, who filled Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat last month, acknowledged in documents made public Saturday that the state's governor's brother sought donations from him.

Burris, 71, claimed that he didn't respond to the request, which came in the months before his appointment as senator. He said in an affidavit that he refused the request as it "could be viewed as an attempt to curry favour with him (governor) regarding his decision to appoint a successor" to Obama.

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